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Empire State Climbers Charged After ‘Extreme Risk-Taking Behavior’
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Empire State Climbers Charged After ‘Extreme Risk-Taking Behavior’

NY Times Local · Jul 2, 2026, 5:45 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, extreme climbers who have illegally scaled buildings around the world, were arrested after getting engaged atop the Manhattan landmark.

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