01 jul 2026
Watch: Two people climb to highest point of Empire State Building

The two were atop the 1,454 ft (443 m) building for at least ten minutes and displayed a large banner before climbing down.
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Russian daredevils Vanya Beerkus and Angela Nikolau are seen as ambassadors for 'rooftopping', a climbing sport.
al jazeeraTwo people climbed the antenna of New York's Empire State Building on Wednesday, unfurled a banner promoting “the power of love” and appeared to stage a marriage proposal before being arrested. News footage showed the masked pair kissing atop the skyscraper before one knelt and the other appeared to display a ring.
france 24Sign displaying message of peace was seen on the New York landmark after two people climbed to top of the skyscraper An elaborate apparent marriage proposal unfolded atop the Empire State Building’s spire on Wednesday above the level where the general public are permitted to go after two people climbed to the pinnacle of the New York City landmark.
the guardian
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- 17:30the guardian
Two people unfold banner atop Empire State Building in apparent marriage proposal stunt
- 20:54al jazeera
Russian couple arrested after climbing Empire State Building
- 22:39france 24
Two arrested after scaling Empire State Building antenna for marriage proposal
- 23:03al jazeera
Couple arrested after daring Empire State marriage proposal stunt
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