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Two people arrested in apparent marriage proposal atop Empire State Building
The two people also unfurled a large black banner displaying a message of peace atop the New York landmark
Two people have been arrested following an apparent marriage proposal atop the Empire State Building’s spire on Wednesday, after they climbed to the very pinnacle of the New York City landmark – well above the level open to the public.
The two people, both wearing black clothing and who appeared to be masked, also unfurled a large black banner at the top of the skyscraper with the words: “When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace.”
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Maya Yang and agency · Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 11:36 AM
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The two people also unfurled a large black banner displaying a message of peace atop the New York landmark
Two people have been arrested following an apparent marriage proposal atop the Empire State Building’s spire on Wednesday, after they climbed to the very pinnacle of the New York City landmark – well above the level open to the public.
The two people, both wearing black clothing and who appeared to be masked, also unfurled a large black banner at the top of the skyscraper with the words: “When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace.”
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