Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Empire State Building Faces Criticism for Green Light Show in Support of Eagles

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The Empire State Building once again drew ire from New Yorkers by illuminating in green to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles’ NFC Championship victory over the Washington Commanders. This gesture of support, echoed from a similar display two years prior, has reignited feelings of betrayal among local sports fans, particularly after the Eagles defeated the New York Giants’ former star Saquon Barkley, who scored two touchdowns in the game. While the building’s account mentioned plans to honor the AFC Championship winner as well, the criticism persisted, highlighting the disappointment of local teams, with the Giants struggling through a 3-14 season and the Jets at 5-12. As the Buffalo Bills seek to rise as New York’s football pride, the Empire State Building’s tribute has sparked notable discontent among its residents.

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