Two people climb to the top of Empire State Building and raise banner: 'power of love'

The banner reads, "When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace."

Published: July 1, 2026 12:30pm

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

The two individuals appeared to be a man and woman, and they were wearing masks, CBS News reported

They attached a banner to the antennae that extends from the top of the building. The banner reads, "When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace."

It's not immediately clear how they were able to get to the top of the building. 

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