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NYC celebrates as the Big Apple reopens: The Post’s week in photos

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People participate in the Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island on June 13, 2021 in New York, NY.
People participate in the Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island on June 13, 2021 in New York, NY. James Keivom
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People pose for a portrait during the Jazz Age Lawn Party "Return of the Twenties" at Governors Island on June 13, 2021 in New York, NY.
People pose for a portrait during the Jazz Age Lawn Party “Return of the Twenties” at Governors Island on June 13, 2021 in New York, NY. James Keivom
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Kathryn Garcia mingles at the Brooklyn Pride event on Atlantic Avenue after early voting opens in New York City.
Kathryn Garcia mingles at the Brooklyn Pride event on Atlantic Avenue after early voting opens in New York City. Gabriella Bass
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People gather at Washington Square Park after a weekend curfew during the COVID-19 pandemic on June 11, 2021 in New York, NY.
People gather at Washington Square Park after a weekend curfew during the COVID-19 pandemic on June 11, 2021 in New York, NY. James Keivom
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A fire swallower performs as people hang out in Washington Square park in Manhattan on the day that many remaining Covid-19 restrictions were lifted in New York City.
A fire swallower performs as people hang out in Washington Square park in Manhattan on the day that many remaining Covid-19 restrictions were lifted in New York City. William Miller
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A man rides a motorcycle in Washington Square Park in New York, NY on June 13, 2021.
A man rides a motorcycle in Washington Square Park in New York, NY on June 13, 2021. Christopher Sadowski
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Celebrating the Puerto Rican Day parade in Bushwick, Brooklyn on June 13, 2021.
A man celebrates during the Puerto Rican Day parade in Bushwick, Brooklyn on June 13, 2021. Kevin C. Downs
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Frankie, a 4-year-old puppy, stops by the 10th Precinct in Manhattan to visit his friend Police Officer Fontaine on June 14, 2021.
Frankie, a 4-year-old puppy, stops by the 10th Precinct in Manhattan to visit his friend Police Officer Fontaine on June 14, 2021. G.N. Miller
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Celebratory fireworks are launched from New York Harbor with Jersey City in the background on June 15, 2021. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that almost all COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted as the city surpasses a 70% vaccination threshold.
Celebratory fireworks are launched from New York Harbor with Jersey City in the background on June 15, 2021. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that almost all COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted as the city surpasses a 70% vaccination threshold. Annie Wermiel
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People take photos in the Oculus shopping mall on June 15, 2021.
People take photos in the Oculus shopping mall on June 15, 2021. Annie Wermiel
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A parent and child walk through the Oculus shopping mall on June 15, 2021.
A parent and child walk through the Oculus shopping mall on June 15, 2021. Annie Wermiel
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NYPD officer Rosario with K-9 "Connolly", gets attention from Angelina Liu, 4, and her mother Sanny Liu. The NYPD Counterterrorism Bureau, and family members of fallen officers, celebrated the Canine Units graduation ceremony today inside the Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island with ten new dogs joining the ranks, each named in honor of a NYPD officer who has died while in the line of duty.
NYPD officer Rosario with K-9 “Connolly”, gets attention from Angelina Liu, 4, and her mother Sanny Liu. The NYPD Counterterrorism Bureau, and family members of fallen officers, celebrated the Canine Units graduation ceremony today inside the Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island with ten new dogs joining the ranks, each named in honor of a NYPD officer who has died while in the line of duty. Matthew McDermott
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A jogger takes advantage of the beautiful day in Central Park at W. 91st Street on June 16, 2021.
A jogger takes advantage of the beautiful day in Central Park at W. 91st Street on June 16, 2021. Helayne Seidman
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A woman votes early in in Manhattan on June 16, 2021.
A woman votes early in in Manhattan on June 16, 2021. Robert Miller
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Governor Andrew Cuomo and Rev. Al Sharpton speak to each other during the construction kickoff for the National Urban League Headquarters held outside of 163 W 125 St., NYC.
Governor Andrew Cuomo and Rev. Al Sharpton speak to each other during the construction kickoff for the National Urban League Headquarters held outside of 163 W 125 St., NYC. Matthew McDermott
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People play ping pong at Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan on June 17, 2021.
People play ping pong at Bryant Park in Midtown, Manhattan on June 17, 2021. Brian Zak
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A barge carries floats for an Adult Swim promotion on the Hudson River on June 12, 2021.
A barge carries floats for an Adult Swim promotion on the Hudson River on June 12, 2021. Robert Miller