In pictures: New York City strike

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  23 Dec 05, 01:01

  
  
  The strike, the first by NYC transport workers in 25 years, meant that many faced a long walk in the cold for the second day.
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  23 Dec 05, 01:02

  
  
  The strike - that began on Tuesday - has virtually paralysed some parts of the city.
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  23 Dec 05, 01:16

  
  
  For many, the only alternative to get into central New York was to wait in long queues to board a train.
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  23 Dec 05, 01:18

  
  
  There have been angry stand-offs between motorists and police, who allow only vehicles with four or more occupants into some parts of the city.
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  23 Dec 05, 01:22

  
  
  Subways and bus services shuddered to a halt on Tuesday as workers walked out over demands for pay rises and benefits.
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  23 Dec 05, 01:22

  
  
  Roger Toussaint, of the Transport Workers Union, announced the strike after talks between workers and city officials.
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  23 Dec 05, 01:23

  
  
  More than seven million people use the bus and underground system each day.
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  23 Dec 05, 01:24

  
  
  Mayor Michael Bloomberg has said the strike could cost up to $400m (£227m) a day.