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2 people arrested after hanging 'power of love' banner from Empire State Building
By AP via Scripps News Group at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 1, 2026
· 2 min read
Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about the power of love at midday Wednesday, before starting to descend, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested.Dressed in black and wearing masks but not tethers, it appeared the two balance...
Key takeaway Police took them into custody after 1 p.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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