Empire State Building Lights Up in Green and White to Celebrate Eagles’ NFC Championship Victory, Sparking Debate Among New Yorkers

The Empire State Building in New York City lit up in green and white on Sunday night to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles’ victory in the NFC Championship game. The Eagles advanced to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2018 after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-7.

The building’s tweet announcing the decision was met with backlash from New Yorkers, many of whom are die-hard fans of the New York Giants, the Eagles’ long-time rivals. New York City Councilman Keith Powers tweeted his disapproval, saying, “As the representative for the Empire State Building, and a diehard Giants fan, let me be on the record saying that this is absolutely ridiculous.”

The rivalry between the Eagles and Giants has been going on for almost a century. The two teams have faced off in the NFL Playoffs several times, with the Eagles coming out on top in the most recent matchup.

Despite the backlash, the Empire State Building’s decision to honor the Eagles’ victory has been met with support from some New Yorkers. Many have praised the building for recognizing the Eagles’ accomplishment and showing solidarity with the team.

The Empire State Building’s decision to light up in green and white has sparked a debate among New Yorkers, highlighting the fierce rivalry between the Eagles and Giants. The two teams will face off in Super Bowl LVII on February 7th, and it remains to be seen who will come out on top.