Two Arrested After Empire State Building Spire Proposal

Two individuals were arrested on Wednesday following an apparent marriage proposal atop the spire of the Empire State Building in New York City. The pair, both dressed in black and appearing to be masked, ascended to the building's pinnacle, significantly above the public observation decks. During their ascent, they unfurled a large black banner bearing the message: “When the power of love beats the love of power the ‌world knows peace.” The incident led to their apprehension by authorities. The specific identities of the individuals and further details regarding the proposal and the banner's origin have not yet been fully disclosed by law enforcement.