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Couple Arrested After Scaling Empire State Building

Thursday, July 2, 2026 · 8 sources

A couple was arrested on Wednesday after scaling the Empire State Building's antenna. The pair, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, got engaged at the top of the landmark.

Angela Nikolau, 33, and her partner Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, climbed the Empire State Building's 1,454-foot antenna on Wednesday. They were carrying a banner with a message as they reached the top. The couple got engaged at the top of the building. After their stunt, they were arrested. The incident occurred on Wednesday.

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What did the couple do at the top of the Empire State Building?

The couple, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, got engaged at the top of the Empire State Building.

What were they carrying when they climbed the building?

The couple was carrying a banner with a message that read 'when the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace'.

How tall is the Empire State Building's antenna?

The Empire State Building's antenna is 1,454 feet tall.

What happened to the couple after their stunt?

The couple was arrested after their stunt on Wednesday.

Where did the incident occur?

The incident occurred at the Empire State Building in New York City on Wednesday.