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Sandy vs. Irene

Ghost Town Transportation hubs in and around New York City have closed because of Hurricane Sandy, turning some of the busiest and most bustling public places into ghost towns. Grand Central Terminal is seen here almost completely empty Sunday night.

Image credit: Aaron Donovan/MTA via Flickr