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Rooftoppers Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau Arrested After Empire State Building Banner Stunt

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Charged

Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau were arrested and face multiple pending charges after climbing the Empire State Building's antenna on July 1, 2026, unfurling a banner, and reportedly getting engaged at the summit.

5 sourcesBy AfterTheClip Desk · Last checked Jul 2, 2026
Sources: CBS News; Globalnews.ca; Newsweek

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  1. Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau climb the antenna of the Empire State Building and unfurl a

  2. One of the climbers reportedly proposes to the other while atop the antenna, with the moment

  3. The Empire State Building temporarily shuts down its antenna during the incident due to potential hazards.

  4. NYPD's Emergency Services Unit arrests Kuznetsov and Nikolau shortly after they descend from the antenna.

  5. Kuznetsov and Nikolau are charged with multiple offenses, including burglary, reckless endangerment, and criminal mischief, with

  6. Reports confirm Kuznetsov and Nikolau reside in East Orange, New Jersey, and plan to continue artistic

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