A Russian couple was arrested on Sunday after staging a dramatic, unauthorized proposal atop the Empire State Building in New York City. The couple climbed to the building’s spire and unfurled a large banner as part of the proposal. Authorities were alerted and subsequently detained the pair for reckless endangerment and trespassing. The incident caused a temporary closure of the observation deck while police investigated. This daring act disrupted public order and raised significant safety concerns given the building’s height and busy location. The couple now faces legal consequences for their highly visible, and illegal, public display of affection.