In a bold and unconventional proposal, a daring couple scaled the Empire State Building's antenna, unfurling a banner advocating love and peace, only to be charged with felonies for reckless endangerment, burglary, and other offenses. On Wednesday, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, known for their skyscraper-climbing exploits depicted in the 2024 Netflix documentary "Skywalkers: A Love Story," created a spectacle as well as potential danger by ascending the iconic New York City landmark's broadcast antenna. The climbers reached an altitude of 1,454 feet above midtown Manhattan before displaying a black banner reading "When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace." After collecting the banner and descending to a lower ledge for an apparent successful proposal, they were intercepted by emergency services officers. The couple posted images of their daring escapade on social media, including one showcasing an engagement-style ring and a bird's-eye view of Manhattan. Despite the building management labeling the climb as unauthorized, details about interactions with security workers remain unclear. Released without bail, their attorney, Jason Krinsky, commended the creative proposal while acknowledging that assessing evidence would be necessary for determining next steps. Previous instances of antenna ascents and other parts of the Empire State Building have largely been unauthorized, although actor and musician Jared Leto was granted permission in 2023 to climb up to the base of the antenna from the 86th floor to promote a tour.