Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and unfurled a banner on top of its spire Wednesday afternoon.
The unidentified people appear to be wearing masks.
Two people display a banner after climbing to the top of the antenna on the Empire State Building in New York City, July 1, 2026.
WABC
An NYPD helicopter was sent to the scene and is standing by. The building's observation deck was cleared of visitors as police arrived.
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The building spire is 1,454 feet above the ground.
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