General · 2 July 2026

Couple arrested after Empire State Building engagement stunt

On Wednesday, authorities apprehended a pair of audacious climbers who had ascended the Empire State Building's spire and displayed a banner. The 1,454-foot edifice served as the engagement site for Netflix documentary subjects Nikolau, 33, and Beerkus, 32. They now face charges including burglary and reckless endangerment.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 July 2026 at 6:05

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