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Gothamist reports:
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum had announced Thursday that its annual Tribute in Light—the dual beams of light that commemorates the victims of the September 11th terror attacks—would not be lit on the 19th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, with organizers citing the health risks of the pandemic to crews who help install the lights.
However, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the state will pay for additional health personnel to help the museum safely mount the tribute lights again.
Installation usually takes a crew of about 30 technicians, electricians, and stagehands 10 days before the lights are turned on. There are 88 7,000-watt xenon light bulbs placed in two 48-foot squares, which can be seen up to 60 miles away.
NYS will provide health personnel & supervision so that @Sept11Memorial can mount the Tribute in Light safely.
I am glad that we can continue this powerful tribute to those we lost on 9/11 and to the heroism of all New Yorkers.
We will #NeverForget.
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) August 15, 2020
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.
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) August 15, 2020
Thank you @MikeBloomberg for your partnership in presenting this year’s Tribute in Light.
The virus has taken so much and so many. But now the tribute will continue.
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) August 15, 2020
Make no mistake: cancelling the 9/11 light tower tribute is much more about hating cops and refusing to honor the heroes who died that day than it is about keeping people healthy.
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) August 15, 2020
This says it all. Our Mayor can play arts and crafts in front of Trump Tower but he can’t shine the Tribute Light Memorial at the World Trade Center in memory of 9/11 https://t.co/lufzfWl2RF
— Eric Trump (@EricTrump) August 14, 2020
The 9/11 “Tribute in Light” will always be a beacon of the resilience and hope of this great city. I’m glad we will continue this tradition and remind the world of NY’s strength. Thank you to @NYGovCuomo for providing personnel and joining us to ensure the lights shine on. pic.twitter.com/n9itEyc2Yr
— Mike Bloomberg (@MikeBloomberg) August 15, 2020
Governor Cuomo announces NYC’s annual 9/11 light tribute is back on https://t.co/rE3LPUXzeo
— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 16, 2020