Extreme climbers Angelina Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov scaled the Empire State Building's spire, where Kuznetsov proposed before both were arrested. Investigators allege they bypassed security, entered restricted areas and cut padlocks. The couple now faces felony charges, while authorities review security at the landmark.
New York, July 4, 2026: Extreme climber Angelina Nikolau, 33, known as Angela, and Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, known as Ivan Beerkus, climbed nearly 1,450 ft to the top of the Empire State Building's spire on Wednesday, where Kuznetsov proposed to Nikolau. The couple unfurled a black banner reading, "When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace," before getting engaged.
In the trailer for the 2024 Netflix documentary , Nikolau says, "Love is like heights. The fear never goes away. You just get better at facing it."
The stunt ended with both being arrested. They were arraigned on felony charges the following day and released under court supervision.
The incident drew widespread attention as it occurred amid heightened NYPD security for FIFA World Cup matches, the expected wedding celebrations of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden, and Independence Day festivities marking America's 250th birthday.
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