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Empire State Building

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ABC News details Empire State Building climbers' security breach and charges

Jul 2, 2026

The segment reports the arrest and felony charges against Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov after they climbed the Empire State Building spire without ropes and unfurled a banner. It details new information from sources on their entry the previous day, overnight concealment, and path through a 102nd-floor hatch and broken 104th-floor lock.

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Fox News accurately covers Empire State Building climbers' stunt and arrest

Jul 1, 2026

The segment reports on a July 1, 2026, incident in which two people climbed the Empire State Building spire without safety equipment, unfurled a pro-peace banner, appeared to get engaged, and were arrested by NYPD. Reporter Brian Yonis provides live details from the scene, identifies the individuals as Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, notes their prior documentary appearance, and references similar past incidents. The broadcast includes live updates on the proposal, banner text, arrests without incident, and context on the building and upcoming NYC events.

▶ Source: Fox News