Office workers wondered how the pair managed to get to the antenna of a high-profile building where visitors are screened and told not to bring large packages, sports equipment, costumes or masks, among other items.
Two arrested after unfurling 'power of love' banner on Empire State Building antenna
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Wed 16:11 - NBC New York
Death-defying proposal? Two arrested after climbing Empire State Building - NBC New York
Wed 16:22 - FOX 5 New York
Empire State Building climb: 2 in custody after raising flag in apparent proposal stunt - FOX 5 New York
Wed 16:29 - Fox News
Two people climb to the top of Empire State Building with massive banner
Wed 16:38 - amNewYork
Couple that climbed Empire State Building antenna charged after death-defying engagement stunt that captivated city - amNewYork
Wed 16:45 - Washington Examiner
Two people climb to top of Empire State Building with flag
Wed 16:55 - BBC Headlines
Two people climb to top of NYC's Empire State Building
Wed 17:10 - Spectrum News NY1
2 people arrested after hanging banner on Empire State Building antenna - Spectrum News NY1
Wed 17:12 - Lohud
Protestors display banner at top of Empire State Building in NYC - Lohud
Wed 17:47 - The Desert Sun
Two people scale Empire State Building and fly banner - The Desert Sun
Wed 19:59 - ABC7 Los Angeles
Daredevil couple Angela Nikolau, Ivan Beerkus arrested after brazen climb to top of Empire State Building in New York City - ABC7 Los Angeles
Wed 20:17 - Euronews
Two arrested after unfurling 'power of love' banner on Empire State Building antenna
Wed 22:39 - France 24
Two arrested after climbing Empire State Building antenna for marriage proposal
Wed 23:33 - ABC7 New York
Daredevil couple Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus climb to top of Empire State Building in NYC, gets engaged, taken into custody - ABC7 New York
Thu 02:32 - Sky News (UK)
Couple arrested after scaling Empire State Building
Thu 04:16 - BBC Headlines
Watch: Couple scale Empire State Building, get engaged and are arrested