2 arrested after hanging ‘power of love’ banner on top of Empire State Building

Two individuals were arrested on Wednesday after ascending to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna. At midday, they unfurled a banner that read, "when the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace." The pair, dressed in black and wearing masks, balanced on a narrow ledge and appeared to kiss atop the skyscraper's antenna, which stands 1,454 feet high. After unfurling the banner, they began to descend, took selfies, and were subsequently arrested. News helicopter footage captured these events unfolding above midtown Manhattan.

Two individuals ascended to the highest point of the 1,454-foot (443-meter) Empire State Building. They remained at the summit for a minimum of ten minutes. During their time atop the structure, they unfurled a large banner. Following this display, they descended from the building. The article does not specify the exact date or time of this event, nor does it provide information regarding the individuals' identities or the purpose behind their actions.