The Empire State Building was lit up like a siren on Monday. “The Empire State Building is an international symbol of dreams and struggles overcome,” Anthony E. Malkin, Chairman and CEO of Empire State Realty Trust, said in a statement. New York City is aiming to be a beacon of hope amid the coronavirus pandemic. It did nothing to calm a city at the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic.

— Empire State Building (@EmpireStateBldg) March 30, 2020 "Starting tonight through the COVID-19 battle, our signature white lights will be replaced by the heartbeat of America with a white and red siren in the mast for heroic emergency workers on the front line of the fight." Lights on the top of the iconic skyscraper were turned red, with white lights revolving around the pinnacle to resemble a siren. Meant to honor health and emergency workers amid the coronavirus crisis, … The Empire State Building's new siren display is freaking people out. It was meant to mimic the sight of a red ambulance light, in order to honor the doctors, nurses and other medical staff fighting the virus.The sight was a beacon of hope to some, but confusing to others. Dallas woman, deadnamed by police, … Empire State Building to Flash Red Siren Nightly to Honor Healthcare Workers. On Monday night, the Empire State Building in New York City began flashing a red siren from its peak in honor of the first responders dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Striking video shows Empire State Building with spinning ‘siren’ red light Samantha Kubota 3/31/2020.