New York Skyline Lights Up in Tribute to September 11 Attacks

Powerful light beams lit up the lower Manhattan skyline on Friday as part of the annual Tribute in Light installation commemorating those who lost their lives on 9/11.

The Sept. 11 memorial and the Tunnel to Towers foundation tussled over the Tribute in Light, a pair of powerful beams that shine into the night sky near the trade center, evoking its fallen twin towers.

The 9/11 memorial initially canceled the display, citing virus safety concerns for the installation crew.

After the foundation vowed to put up the lights instead, the memorial changed course with help from its chair, former Mayor Mike Bloomberg, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

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[calvinduke]

Honering first responders while protestsing them too smh

[RV]

"9/11 was beneficial for Israel"
-Benjamin Netanyahu

[ZINC_CROSS]

New York gave chicago it's first skyscraper.

[willhaslem]

And we all have our opinion about that day, dont we?

[ZINC_CROSS]

There is nothing beautiful about Chicago

[jorgesixtoantonio]

Thank you very much Mr. President, First Lady of the United States, Mr. Vice President, Second First Lady of the United States for remembering our Heroes of September 11, 2001
TRUMP 2020, TRUMP-PENCE 2020, GOD BLESS USA

[james]

you’re saying some people did something.

[dogeingo]

For once light pollution is good for once

[Michaelbos]

The blue lights must have frightened antifa and BLDM groups. Nice tribute.

[GwarFluffyGoreGuts]

Blue lights cause retina damage, i hope they give everyone computer glasses.

[masskilla]

Such a truly Sad day for me personally. My prayers go out to all the people who lost loved ones and Friends on this terrible day. Would also like to thank The FDNY and NYPD for their Sacrifice while trying to save lives.