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Photos: Coney Island Joyfully Reopens After 18 Month Shutdown

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Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks at opening day at Coney Island, on April 9th, 2021

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Mayor Bill de Blasio and other politicians on the Cyclone on opening day at Coney Island, on April 9th, 2021

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Sen. Chuck Schumer at opening day at Coney Island, on April 9th, 2021

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Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul at opening day at Coney Island, on April 9th, 2021

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City Council Speaker Corey Johnson at opening day at Coney Island, on April 9th, 2021

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Mayor Bill de Blasio at opening day at Coney Island, on April 9th, 2021

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