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Two people climb to the top of Empire State Building with massive banner

Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City in an apparent protest on Wednesday.

Published July 1, 2026, 4:29 PM
Updated July 1, 2026, 4:38 PM3.6K
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Two people climb to the top of Empire State Building with massive banner

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Two people climbed on top of the Empire State Building Wednesday afternoon holding a banner reading "when the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace."

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) confirmed officers are responding.

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