Couple Proposes at Empire State Building, Faces Arrest After Climb
WHO:
NBC News - The couple involved in the incident are 32-year-old Ivan Kuznetsov and 33-year-old Angelina Nikolau.
Deadline - The couple involved in the incident are Ivan “Vanya” Beerkus and Angela Nikolau, stars of Netflix’s 2024 documentary "Skywalkers: A Love Story."
WHAT:
NY Post - An NYPD helicopter pilot referred to the couple as "two geniuses" during a radio exchange with a LaGuardia air traffic controller about their stunt.
NBC News - The couple is facing felony burglary, reckless endangerment, and trespassing charges.
ABC News - Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov are expected to appear in court on Thursday.
AP News - The couple was arrested on charges including burglary, reckless endangerment, and trespassing.
ABC News - Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov face multiple charges, including burglary and reckless endangerment, according to police.
AP News - The couple unfurled a banner reading “when the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace” during their climb.
CBS News - The couple's climbing stunt resulted in their arrest immediately after they returned to the ground.
Deadline - The couple revealed that their climbing stunt was not part of the Netflix documentary "Skywalkers: A Love Story."
Deadline - The couple's climbing stunt set off a police action and commandeered airtime on local and national news channels.
Deadline - The climbing stunt was not part of the Netflix documentary "Skywalkers: A Love Story."
Gothamist - Two people were arrested after hanging a promotional banner atop the Empire State Building.
Variety - The couple appeared to get engaged while illegally scaling the Empire State Building.
TMZ - The couple was arrested immediately after returning to the ground following their proposal stunt.
NBC News - The couple unfurled a pro-peace banner and were seen kissing at the top of the building.
Newsweek - The climbers were taken into police custody after their stunt.
WHERE:
Gothamist - The incident is currently under investigation by the police.
Gothamist - The incident took place at the Empire State Building in New York City.
WHEN:
Variety - The climbing and proposal occurred on a Wednesday afternoon.
Deadline - The documentary featuring the couple is set to be released in 2024.
WHY:
NBC News - The couple's motivation included unfurling a pro-peace banner during their climb.
HOW:
Gothamist - The couple was charged with eight counts, including reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, and burglary.
AP News - The couple climbed to the Empire State Building’s antenna without tethers and were seen using photography equipment during their proposal.
AP News - The couple climbed to the Empire State Building’s antenna, which rises 1,454 feet (443 meters) above midtown Manhattan, without tethers.
AP News - The couple climbed to the Empire State Building’s antenna, which rises 1,454 feet (443 meters) above midtown Manhattan.
Deadline - The couple's stunt was captured on video.
TMZ - The couple climbed to the very top of the Empire State Building for the proposal.
(UPDATED July 2, 2026 19:21 UTC)
A couple has been charged with eight counts, including reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, and burglary, after a recent stunt that caught the attention of authorities. During a radio exchange with a LaGuardia air traffic controller, an NYPD helicopter pilot referred to them as "two geniuses." Their actions have sparked significant discussion as they face serious legal consequences.
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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 17:28 UTC)
Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33, are facing serious charges including felony burglary, reckless endangerment, and trespassing. The couple made headlines after they climbed to the antenna of the Empire State Building without any safety tethers, where they were spotted using photography equipment during their proposal. Their daring stunt has drawn significant attention from both the media and law enforcement.
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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 13:34 UTC)
Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov are expected to appear in court on Thursday following their arrest on charges that include burglary, reckless endangerment, and trespassing. The couple gained attention after climbing to the Empire State Building’s antenna, which stands at 1,454 feet above midtown Manhattan, without any safety tethers. Their daring ascent has raised significant concerns about public safety and security at one of the city's most iconic landmarks.
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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 11:48 UTC)
Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov are facing multiple charges, including burglary and reckless endangerment, according to police reports. The couple made headlines after unfurling a banner that read, “when the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace” during their climb to the Empire State Building’s antenna, which stands at a height of 1,454 feet above midtown Manhattan. Their daring ascent has drawn significant attention as they reached the iconic landmark.
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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 06:16 UTC)
A couple has been arrested following a climbing stunt that drew significant attention. The incident occurred after they returned to the ground, prompting authorities to take action. This event was reported by CBS News at 16:00 UTC.
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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 04:19 UTC)
In a surprising turn of events, the couple has clarified that their recent climbing stunt is not associated with the Netflix documentary "Skywalkers: A Love Story." This announcement comes just ahead of the deadline set for further details. Fans of the documentary will have to wait for more information on what to expect from the film.
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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 01:38 UTC)
A couple's climbing stunt has sparked a significant police response and taken over local and national news channels. The entire event was captured on video, showcasing their daring act. As a result, the situation has drawn widespread attention, leading to a flurry of coverage across various media platforms.
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(UPDATED July 1, 2026 21:23 UTC)
A climbing stunt that took place recently was not part of the Netflix documentary "Skywalkers: A Love Story." The incident is currently under investigation by the police, according to Gothamist. Authorities are looking into the details surrounding this event to determine what happened.
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(UPDATED July 1, 2026 19:34 UTC)
Ivan “Vanya” Beerkus and Angela Nikolau, stars of the upcoming Netflix documentary "Skywalkers: A Love Story," were arrested after they climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City to get engaged. During their ascent, they unfurled a pro-peace banner and were seen kissing, but their stunt ended with police taking them into custody immediately after they returned to the ground. The documentary featuring the couple is set to be released in 2024.