Event Brief
Two arrested after apparent Empire State Building proposal
Filed: Jul 01, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Two masked climbers were arrested in Manhattan after a banner-promoting marriage proposal at the Empire State Building antenna.
WHO: Two masked individuals
WHAT: Two people were arrested after climbing to the top of the Empire State Building antenna and displaying a banner promoting peace.
WHEN: Jul 01, 2026 at 3:11 PM ET
WHERE: Empire State Building, New York City, Manhattan
WHY: They were arrested after conducting the apparent daredevil marriage proposal at the top of the Empire State Building antenna.
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