NYC Gives Itself Back Its 9/11 Tribute

New York City has reversed course and is turning the lights back on for its annual September 11 tribute, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday afternoon. "Honoring our 9/11 heroes is a cherished tradition. The twin towers of light signify hope, resiliency, promise and are a visual representation of #NewYorkTough,” Cuomo tweeted. "The virus has taken so much and so many. But now the tribute will continue." The city had previously canceled its annual "Tribute in Light" installation over safety fears for the large crew required amid the coronavirus. Cuomo now says that the state will add health care workers and supervision to that crew to ensure safety, reports WBTV. The installation involves 88 7,000-watt xenon light bulbs that send twin beams of light some four miles into the night sky. (More 9/11 anniversary stories.)