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Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, known for extreme climbing stunts, scaled the Empire State Building to propose on the peak and shared a kiss as news helicopters circled; they appeared in a New York court facing charges including reckless endangerment, burglary and criminal mischief, defended their actions as art, and a further hearing was set for September 29.
Extreme climbers Angelina Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov ascended the Empire State Building’s spire, where Kuznetsov proposed with a banner before being arraigned on burglary, reckless endangerment and criminal mischief; investigators say the pair hid in the building, accessed restricted areas, and likely sought publicity and monetization for a documentary.
Two Moscow-based climbers, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov (Beerkus), who scaled the Empire State Building to propose, were arraigned on charges including reckless endangerment, burglary and criminal mischief and were released on supervised release until Aug. 24. Investigators say they accessed the building via a broken 104th‑floor door and a hatch after allegedly casing the joint, while officials emphasize the rescue was dangerous for responders; the defense says the case is overcharged.
A couple faces felony charges after climbing the Empire State Building to stage a marriage proposal, an act that prompted police intervention and disrupted visitors; prosecutors say the incident involved burglary and other offenses.
Two Russian rooftoppers staged a marriage proposal at the Empire State Building’s summit and were arraigned on multiple charges, including burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, trespass, criminal tampering, disorderly conduct and possession of burglar’s tools; investigators are examining how they reached the final ascent while NYPD drones and a helicopter monitored the stunt.
Angelia Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov were charged with first-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree criminal mischief and an additional charge after scaling the Empire State Building’s antenna, causing damage and forcing authorities to power down the system to reach them. They pleaded not guilty and, not bail-eligible, will remain free under supervision while awaiting trial; the duo, once profiled in a Netflix doc, are due back in court on Aug. 24.
Russian daredevils Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus climbed the Empire State Building, unfurled a banner calling for peace and love, and were arrested. The couple, who have a history of dangerous stunts and a Netflix documentary about their relationship, have previously summited other skyscrapers and view climbing as an art form rather than mere spectacle.
Daredevil duo Ivan Kuznetsov and Angela Nikolau, stars of Netflix's Skywalkers: A Love Story, appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court and were released on supervised release; their next hearing is August 24, with charges including burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal trespass and related counts tied to their Empire State Building stunt.
Two masked Russian rooftoppers climbed the Empire State Building without safety gear, unfurled a banner about love and power, and proposed on a summit platform before being detained by police; charges could include trespassing and endangering public safety, with authorities closing streets and deploying a helicopter.
Two daredevil climbers, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, scaled the Empire State Building’s 1,454-foot spire, unfurled a peace banner, and Beerkus proposed to Nikolau; they were taken into custody as they descended, and the banner was recovered. The couple are known for global climbs and were profiled in the Netflix documentary Skywalkers: A Love Story.
Two masked climbers reached the Empire State Building’s 200-foot spire, unfurled a peace banner reading 'When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace,' and shared a kiss as a mock proposal before being taken into custody by the NYPD; no injuries were reported and charges are pending as investigators probe how they accessed the top.
Daredevil duo Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus climbed the Empire State Building’s spire with a pro-peace banner, Nikolau accepted Beerkus' marriage proposal at the top, and police later took them into custody after their descent.
Two people wearing masks climbed to the top antenna of the Empire State Building in New York, unfurled a banner reading “When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace,” and were taken into custody without incident. Authorities say charges are pending as the investigation continues; experts described the stunt as dangerous and a potential security risk, and video posts appear to show the climbers on a platform near the top.
Two masked climbers reached the top of the Empire State Building, unfurled a banner reading “When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace,” and were taken into custody with charges pending as police investigate how they reached the antenna; video from the scene also showed an engagement between the climbers.
The Empire State Building turned off its iconic tower lights from 8:30-9:30 p.m. to observe Earth Hour, a global initiative organized by the World Wildlife Fund to raise awareness of environmental issues. Earth Hour encourages people to turn off non-essential lights for one hour, and this year marked the 18th annual event, with participation from landmarks worldwide including the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan and other iconic locations in the United States.