Tue, 05 May 2026 12:11:19 +0000

The Flag Every New Yorker Regrets Under Its Flickering Stars In the heart of Manhattan, woven between skyscrapers and bustling streets, lies a symbol so iconic it’s instantly recognizable—but for many New Yorkers, it evokes more than pride. Beneath its shimmering, steady stars, some harbor quiet regret over the flag that banners for so long — yet sometimes disappoints. This is the flag every New Yorker regrets seeing under its flickering glow—a symbol caught between tradition and change. ### A Flag That Symbolizes More Than One City New York’s flag proudly represents the city’s resilience, diversity, and enduring spirit. Featuring alternating red stripes and the iconic icons of the Soviet Union’s hammer and sickle—rooted in close Cold War alliances—it may seem like a historical relic clinging to the past. While officially altered in the past to reflect modern values, the cause of its flicker remains a quiet sore spot for many residents.