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Two People Climb Needle of Empire State Building
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Two People Climb Needle of Empire State Building

NY Times Local · Jul 1, 2026, 5:19 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

After making the climb, the pair unfurled a large black flag and apparently posted to Instagram. Video appears to show one person proposing to the other.

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