2 people climb to the top of Empire State Building spire, unfurl banner

Corroborated by 3 sources from 3 publishers

globalcrime1d ago

TL;DR

The unidentified people appear to be wearing masks. July 1, 2026, 12:24 PM Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and unfurled a banner on top of its spire Wednesday afternoon. An NYPD helicopter was sent to the scene and is standing by.

Sources

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ABC News Top Stories

https://abcnews.com/US/2-people-climb-top-empire-state-building-spire/story?id=134379995

1d ago

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The Hill Home News

https://thehill.com/homenews/5949813-empire-state-peace-banner

1d ago

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CBS News U.S.

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/empire-state-building-climbers-engaged-under-arrest

1d ago