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New York from above

<p>An aerial view of lower Manhattan just before sunset in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson </p>

An aerial view of lower Manhattan just before sunset in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Thursday, August 25, 2011

An aerial view of lower Manhattan just before sunset in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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<p>The under-construction One World Trade Center stands over the World Trade Center construction site and the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York's Lower Manhattan August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson </p>

The under-construction One World Trade Center stands over the World Trade Center construction site and the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York's Lower Manhattan August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Thursday, August 25, 2011

The under-construction One World Trade Center stands over the World Trade Center construction site and the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York's Lower Manhattan August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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<p>The Empire State Building is seen in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson </p>

The Empire State Building is seen in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Thursday, August 25, 2011

The Empire State Building is seen in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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<p>The under-construction One World Trade Center stands over the National September 11th Memorial and Museum in New York's Lower Manhattan on August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson </p>

The under-construction One World Trade Center stands over the National September 11th Memorial and Museum in New York's Lower Manhattan on August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Thursday, August 25, 2011

The under-construction One World Trade Center stands over the National September 11th Memorial and Museum in New York's Lower Manhattan on August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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<p>Work continues on the World Trade Center construction site and the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York's Lower Manhattan August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson</p>

Work continues on the World Trade Center construction site and the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York's Lower Manhattan August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Work continues on the World Trade Center construction site and the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York's Lower Manhattan August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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<p>The under-construction One World Trade Center stands over the World Trade Center construction site and the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York's Lower Manhattan August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson</p>

The under-construction One World Trade Center stands over the World Trade Center construction site and the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York's Lower Manhattan August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Thursday, August 25, 2011

The under-construction One World Trade Center stands over the World Trade Center construction site and the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York's Lower Manhattan August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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<p>Cars drive round a roundabout in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson</p>

Cars drive round a roundabout in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Cars drive round a roundabout in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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<p>A Staten Island Ferry motors through New York Harbor August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson </p>

A Staten Island Ferry motors through New York Harbor August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Thursday, August 25, 2011

A Staten Island Ferry motors through New York Harbor August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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<p>The Statue of Liberty stands before lower Manhattan just before sunset in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson </p>

The Statue of Liberty stands before lower Manhattan just before sunset in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Thursday, August 25, 2011

The Statue of Liberty stands before lower Manhattan just before sunset in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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<p>The Statue of Liberty stands in New York Harbor August 24, 2011. New York will mark the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center with ceremonies on September 11. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson </p>

The Statue of Liberty stands in New York Harbor August 24, 2011. New York will mark the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center with ceremonies on September 11. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Thursday, August 25, 2011

The Statue of Liberty stands in New York Harbor August 24, 2011. New York will mark the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center with ceremonies on September 11. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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<p>Tourists take in the view from the Top of the Rock observation deck in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson </p>

Tourists take in the view from the Top of the Rock observation deck in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Tourists take in the view from the Top of the Rock observation deck in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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<p>The sun sets over Central Park in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson </p>

The sun sets over Central Park in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Thursday, August 25, 2011

The sun sets over Central Park in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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<p>Gravestones stand in a cemetery in Linden, New Jersey August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson </p>

Gravestones stand in a cemetery in Linden, New Jersey August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Gravestones stand in a cemetery in Linden, New Jersey August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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<p>The setting sun hits the Chrysler Building in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson </p>

The setting sun hits the Chrysler Building in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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The setting sun hits the Chrysler Building in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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<p>Buildings surround Times Square in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson </p>

Buildings surround Times Square in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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Buildings surround Times Square in New York August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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<p>The Brooklyn Bridge (R) and Manhattan Bridge span the East River in Manhattan August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson </p>

The Brooklyn Bridge (R) and Manhattan Bridge span the East River in Manhattan August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Thursday, August 25, 2011

The Brooklyn Bridge (R) and Manhattan Bridge span the East River in Manhattan August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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<p>The setting sun hits Peter Cooper Village, a residential development, in Manhattan August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson </p>

The setting sun hits Peter Cooper Village, a residential development, in Manhattan August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Thursday, August 25, 2011

The setting sun hits Peter Cooper Village, a residential development, in Manhattan August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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<p>An aerial view of Bryant Park in Manhattan August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson </p>

An aerial view of Bryant Park in Manhattan August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Thursday, August 25, 2011

An aerial view of Bryant Park in Manhattan August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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<p>A biplane (on green landing strip) sits parked on top of a building in Lower Manhattan August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson </p>

A biplane (on green landing strip) sits parked on top of a building in Lower Manhattan August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Thursday, August 25, 2011

A biplane (on green landing strip) sits parked on top of a building in Lower Manhattan August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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<p>The under-construction One World Trade Center (C) is seen as the sun sets over New Jersey in New York's Lower Manhattan on August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson </p>

The under-construction One World Trade Center (C) is seen as the sun sets over New Jersey in New York's Lower Manhattan on August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Thursday, August 25, 2011

The under-construction One World Trade Center (C) is seen as the sun sets over New Jersey in New York's Lower Manhattan on August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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