Trespass/Disorder — New York City, NY — reported 2026-07-02

SUMMARY

A couple climbed to the top of the Empire State Building, displayed a pro-peace banner, got engaged, and then were arrested.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Trespass/Disorder
  • Location: New York City, NY
  • Date reported: 2026-07-02
  • Suspect: male
  • Status: arrested and charged

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov climbed to the top of the Empire State Building's transmitter on July 2, 2026.
  • They displayed a pro-peace banner that read 'When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace.'
  • The couple got engaged at the top of the building, with Ivan Kuznetsov proposing to Angela Nikolau and her accepting.
  • Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov were arrested and charged with numerous crimes, including burglary, reckless endangerment, and disorderly conduct.
  • They entered the building through a locked maintenance hatch on the 102nd-floor observation deck.