Coverage dated January 29, 2023

Empire State Building goes green for the Eagles and New Yorkers see red

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The Empire State Building has been lit up in green in honor of the Philadelphia Eagles reaching the Super Bowl following a 31-7 win over the San Francisco 49ers

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Newsweek
Empire State Building goes green for the Eagles and New Yorkers see red (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 29, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
The Empire State Building has been lit up in green in honor of the Philadelphia Eagles reaching the Super Bowl following a 31-7 win over the San Francisco 49ers
PhillyVoice
Empire State Building lights up green for Eagles in brutal self-own (opens PhillyVoice)
Published Jan 29, 2023
PhillyVoice's feed description
The Empire State Building lit up with the colors of each team to advance to Super Bowl LVII Sunday night, but Eagles green has to sting for Giants fans.
NBC New York
Empire State Building Lights Up in Green and White to Celebrate Philadelphia Eagles (opens NBC New York)
Published Jan 29, 2023
NBC New York's feed description
New York Giants fans aren't happy that the Empire State Building was illuminated in green and white to Sunday in honor of the Philadelphia Eagles.
CBS News
Empire State Building lit green for Eagles' NFC title win (opens CBS News)
Published Jan 29, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Many were confused why the building residing in the city of a division rival was lit green following Philadelphia's win.
New York Times
The Empire State Building Lit Up in Eagles Green. Giants Fans Weren’t Thrilled. (opens New York Times)
Published Jan 29, 2023
New York Times's feed description
One week after Philadelphia knocked New York out of the playoffs, the building paid tribute to the Giants’ rivals as they advanced to the Super Bowl. Many were in no mood to see it.