Two people climb to the top of Empire State Building with massive banner

Police responding to New York City skyscraper

By Alexandra Koch Fox News

Published July 1, 2026 12:29pm EDT

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Two people climbed on top of the Empire State Building Wednesday afternoon holding a banner reading "when the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace."

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) confirmed officers are responding.

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Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital Editor, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.

She has covered major national crises, including the L.A. wildfires, Potomac and Hudson River aviation disasters, Boulder terror attack, and Texas Hill Country floods.