In a reversal, 9/11 Memorial and Museum will go ahead with annual tribute

NEW YORK — Pressured by politicians and public safety unions, 9/11 Memorial leaders reversed course Saturday and said they’ll go ahead with this year’s Tribute in Lights commemoration of the Sept. 11 attacks.The change came two days after the 9/11 Memorial and Museum called off the display over coronavirus concerns — and a day after the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation launched an effort to save this year’s event.“In the last 24 hours we’ve had conversations with many interested parties and believe we will be able to stage the tribute in a safe and appropriate fashion,” 9/11 Memorial...

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