Two arrested after climbing Empire State Building antenna for marriage proposal
Summary
Two people climbed the Empire State Building's antenna in New York on July 1, 2026, to display a banner about love and appear to propose marriage. They were arrested by police after spending some time on the antenna, and no one was hurt during the incident.Key Facts
- The two climbers wore black clothes and masks but had no safety gear.
- They unfurled a banner that said, “when the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace.”
- The pair kissed and one knelt down, as if proposing marriage, while the other showed a ring.
- Police caught them around 1 p.m. on the antenna and took them into custody.
- The incident closed off access to parts of the building, affecting visitors.
- The building’s management said the event was unauthorized but safe for others.
- It is unclear how the climbers got past security to reach the top.
- Previous unauthorized climbs of the antenna have happened, but Jared Leto climbed there with permission in 2023.
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