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Racing towards summer: Post’s week in photos

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People attend the Belmont Stakes during a reduced capacity event as spectator sports reopen after the outbreak of Covid-19 on June 5, 2021.
People attend the Belmont Stakes during a reduced capacity event as spectator sports reopen after the outbreak of Covid-19 on June 5, 2021. Stephen Yang
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From left: Mart Gallagher, 40s Doug Brown, 67 Mark Paul, 57 Pat Kelly, 70, during the Belmont Stakes.
From left: Mart Gallagher, 40s Doug Brown, 67 Mark Paul, 57 Pat Kelly, 70, during the Belmont Stakes. Stephen Yang
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People meet a race horse at the Belmont Stakes in Queens, NY, on June 5, 2021.
People meet a race horse at the Belmont Stakes in Queens, NY, on June 5, 2021. Stephen Yang
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Iliana Duran, 30, left, Scott Skuza, 45, center, and Jenny G Jackson, 30, right, celebrate after winning at the Belmont Stakes, in Queens, NY.
Iliana Duran, 30, left, Scott Skuza, 45, center, and Jenny G Jackson, 30, right, celebrate after winning at the Belmont Stakes, in Queens, NY. Stephen Yang
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Kids stay cool playing in the water playground inside Astoria's Hoyt Park as temperatures hit 90 degrees citywide on June 5, 2021.
Kids stay cool playing in the water playground inside Astoria’s Hoyt Park as temperatures hit 90 degrees citywide on June 5, 2021. Matthew McDermott
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Actress Christine Evangelista of "Fear The Walking Dead” participates in a car wash to support families and community in Bridgehampton on June 5, 2021.
Actress Christine Evangelista of “Fear The Walking Dead” participates in a car wash to support families and community in Bridgehampton on June 5, 2021. John Roca
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Artist and musician Mia Madden, 24, rollerskates in Tompkins Square Park on June 8, 2021.
Artist and musician Mia Madden, 24, rollerskates in Tompkins Square Park on June 8, 2021. Stephen Yang
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The first ever NYPD vs FDNY Lou Alvarez fundraiser "Volley For Heroes" volleyball tournament to raise money for Law Enforcement families on June 5, 2021 in Point Lookout, NY.
The first ever NYPD vs FDNY Lou Alvarez fundraiser “Volley For Heroes” volleyball tournament to raise money for Law Enforcement families on June 5, 2021 in Point Lookout, NY. Dennis A. Clark
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Artist and musician Mia Madden's rollerskates and hula hoop in Tompkins Square Park.
Artist and musician Mia Madden’s rollerskates and hula hoop in Tompkins Square Park. Stephen Yang
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Harry R. Gaskin poses for a portrait as people roller skate at the Central Park Dance Skaters Association “Purple Rain” dance party event at the Central Park Skate Circle, a popular hangout for roller skaters since 1978 on June 6, 2021.
Harry R. Gaskin poses for a portrait as people roller skate at the Central Park Dance Skaters Association “Purple Rain” dance party event at the Central Park Skate Circle, a popular hangout for roller skaters since 1978 on June 6, 2021. Stephen Yang
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Original members of pose for a portrait at the Central Park Dance Skaters Association “Purple Rain” event at the Central Park Skate Circle, a popular hangout for roller skaters since 1978.
Original members of pose for a portrait at the Central Park Dance Skaters Association “Purple Rain” event at the Central Park Skate Circle, a popular hangout for roller skaters since 1978. Stephen Yang
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People roller skate at the Central Park Skate Circle on June 6, 2021.
People roller skate at the Central Park Skate Circle on June 6, 2021. Stephen Yang
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People roller skate at the Central Park Dance Skaters Association “Purple Rain” event at the Central Park Skate Circle, a popular hangout for roller skaters since 1978.
People roller skate at the Central Park Dance Skaters Association “Purple Rain” event at the Central Park Skate Circle, a popular hangout for roller skaters since 1978. Stephen Yang
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People attend dance parties in Washington Square Park late on June 10, 2021.
People attend dance parties in Washington Square Park late on June 10, 2021. Stephen Yang
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Zorba the Red Tail Hawk is held by WBF animal care manager Ray Yampolsky, before being released back into Central Park with the assistance of Rita McMahon, Director of the Wild Bird Fund, and Juan Zorilla, with his 7-year-old son Michael. Zorilla rescued Zorba last week after she struck a MTA city bus.
Zorba the Red Tail Hawk is held by WBF animal care manager Ray Yampolsky, before being released back into Central Park with the assistance of Rita McMahon, Director of the Wild Bird Fund, and Juan Zorilla, with his 7-year-old son Michael. Zorilla rescued Zorba last week after she struck a MTA city bus. Matthew McDermott
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The new exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York called "New York, New Music: 1980-1986" on June 9, 2021.
The new exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York called “New York, New Music: 1980-1986” on June 9, 2021. Brian Zak
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An MTA bus crashed into a building at the corner of Lincoln Road and Bedford Avenue. The crash left 17 people injured – including the bus driver on June 7, 2021.
An MTA bus crashed into a building at the corner of Lincoln Road and Bedford Avenue. The crash left 17 people injured – including the bus driver on June 7, 2021. Gregory P. Mango