Israeli flag replaces Ukrainian on landmark Manhattan building

Bloomberg LP’s Manhattan headquarters, which had been lit up in the colors of Ukraine, is now showing solidarity with Israel instead Read Full Article at RT.com

Israeli flag replaces Ukrainian on landmark Manhattan building

Bloomberg's New York high-rise changed the light display in a sign that US attention has shifted

The top of Bloomberg LP’s Manhattan headquarters is no longer showing solidarity with Ukraine, but has switched to supporting Israel instead, New Yorkers have noticed as of Thursday.

Photos and videos circulating on social media show the top six floors of the 731 Lexington Avenue building lit up in light blue and white stripes resembling the Israeli flag.

Since February 2022, when the Ukraine conflict escalated, the building’s four top floors had been lit up in the blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag – until this week, anyway. It was not clear when exactly the building management changed the display.

The high-rise is informally known as ‘Bloomberg Tower’ but is owned by Alexander’s, a real estate investment trust. Bloomberg pays over $100 million in rent for office space in the 55-floor tower, which is also home to 105 luxury condominiums.