7 pictures of defiance after the New York terror attack

At least eight people have been killed and 11 seriously hurt after a truck was driven into a cycle path in Lower Manhattan in what authorities say was a terror attack.

But New Yorkers continue to live out their every day lives, refusing to give up on solidarity, joy and love.

As the New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said:

New Yorkers are strong, New Yorkers are resilient.

New Yorkers took to the streets to celebrate Halloween

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Around a mile from where the truck ran into pedestrians and cyclists, the 44th annual Village Halloween Parade continued as planned - complete with goblins, ghosts and ghouls.

Thousands of spectators attended.

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Picture: Getty Images / Kena Betancur / Stringer

Some parade-goers said that, if anything, the attack gave them even more reason to show up and celebrate.

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Picture: Getty Images / Kena Betancur / Stringer

Parents dressed up with their kids too.

Picture: Getty Images / Kena Betancur / Stringer

This picture was taken across the street from the scene.

The Halloween parade could have been cancelled but New Yorkers are strong.

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