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Coney Island comes back to life: Post’s week in photos

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Children ride the B&B Carousel Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York City on April 9, 2021.
Children ride Deno’s Carousel in Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, on April 9, 2021. Stephen Yang

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The Mathis family enjoys a ride at Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park in Coney Island on April 9, 2021. Coney Island reopened for the first time since the end of the 2019 summer season.
The Mathis family enjoys a ride at Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park in Coney Island on April 9, 2021. Coney Island reopened for the first time since the end of the 2019 summer season. Stephen Yang

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Attendees ride the Luna 360 ride after Luna Park in Coney Island reopened during the Covid-19 pandemic on April 10, 2021.
Attendees ride the Luna 360 ride after Luna Park in Coney Island reopened during the Covid-19 pandemic on April 10, 2021. Stephen Yang

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People attempt the Hang Challenge at Coney Island amusement park on April 10, 2021.
People attempt the Hang Challenge at Coney Island amusement park on April 9, 2021. Stephen Yang

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A couple enjoys ice cream by Luna Park in Brookly, NY on April 10, 2021.
A couple enjoys ice cream by Luna Park in Brookly, NY on April 10, 2021. Stephen Yang

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Thomas Anderson, 24, poses for a portrait at Coney Island on April 10, 2021. “I’m influenced by my favorite rapper, Eminem. New York, new urban," said Anderson.
Thomas Anderson, 24, poses for a portrait at Coney Island on April 10, 2021. “I’m influenced by my favorite rapper, Eminem. New York, new urban,” says Anderson. Stephen Yang

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Keisha Kearse, 39, of Brooklyn, poses with prizes at Coney Island amusement park on April 10, 2021.
Keisha Kearse, 39, of Brooklyn, poses with prizes at Coney Island amusement park on April 10, 2021. Stephen Yang

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Clayton Harris, 22, business owner clothing brand. “I would describe my fashion as unique. It has different types of genres, it adapts to everything. My kids influence me to work hard," says Harris.
Clayton Harris, 22, business owner clothing brand. “I would describe my fashion as unique. It has different types of genres, it adapts to everything. My kids influence me to work hard,” says Harris. Stephen Yang

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A person spreads their arms at Coney Island beach on April 10, 2021.
A person spreads their arms at Coney Island beach on April 10, 2021. Stephen Yang

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A group of women do yoga together in Washington Square Park on April 10, 2021.
A group of women do yoga together in Washington Square Park, NY, on April 10, 2021. G.N. Miller

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Hairdresser Kendra Phillips wearing a face mask as she cuts the hair of a masked child at Salon Salon in Hawthorne, NJ on April 14, 2021.
Hairdresser Kendra Phillips wearing a face mask as she cuts the hair of a masked child at Salon Salon in Hawthorne, NJ on April 14, 2021. Christopher Sadowski

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Afua Preston and her father George in front of Afua's home at Sylvan Terrace in Washington Heights on April 13, 2021.
Afua Preston and her father George in front of Afua’s home at Sylvan Terrace in Washington Heights on April 13, 2021. Brian Zak

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Danny DePamphilis, general manager of Rudy’s Bar and Grill on April 9, 2021 in New York, N.Y.
Danny DePamphilis, general manager of Rudy’s Bar and Grill on April 9, 2021 in New York, N.Y. James Keivom

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Poseidon Greek Bakery owner Paul Fable on Friday, April 9, 2021 in New York, N.Y.
Poseidon Greek Bakery owner Paul Fable on April 9, 2021 in New York, N.Y. James Keivom

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A Broadway performance at event announcing a new Covid-19 vaccination site in the heart of the city at 20 Times Square on April 12, 2021.
A Broadway performance at event announcing a new Covid-19 vaccination site in the heart of the city at 20 Times Square on April 12, 2021. Matthew McDermott

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Shoe designer John Ashford photographing Elizabeth Hernly in Times Square Plaza in Manhattan on April 10, 2021.
Shoe designer John Ashford photographing Elizabeth Hernly in Times Square Plaza in Manhattan on April 10, 2021. G.N.Miller

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Performance artist Michael Alan Alien creates a drawing with a friend in Washington Square Par on April 14, 2021. Alien is promoting an upcoming rooftop art performance and exhibition.
Performance artist Michael Alan Alien creates a drawing with a friend in Washington Square Par on April 14, 2021. Alien is promoting an upcoming rooftop art performance and exhibition. Helayne Seidman

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