Sep 13 2010 Tribute in Light ....As seen from Brooklyn Each September 11th since 2003, 88 searchlights are placed next to the World Trade Center site, lighting up the Manhattan skyline. They're visible from as far as 60 miles away. Tagged: manhattan Tribute in Light Related Posts: Shade & Company My brother and sister-in-law were in town this week, visiting Brooklyn and New York for the first time in years. A Lost World Reimagined Governors Island is a 172 acre island located half a mile from Manhattan and Brooklyn. Previous Post Next Post