A pair of skyscraper climbers, known as Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, were arraigned on felony charges in New York City on Thursday. The couple, who gained notoriety through the 2024 Netflix documentary "Skywalkers: A Love Story," ascended the Empire State Building's broadcast antenna on Wednesday, unfurling a banner advocating love and peace as part of an engagement proposal stunt. Their daring climb, which occurred 1,454 feet above midtown Manhattan, created a spectacle but also posed a significant danger, according to authorities. After reaching the top, they displayed a black banner reading "When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace" and later descended to a lower ledge for an apparent successful proposal. Images of their escapade were shared on Nikolau's social media accounts, including a photo featuring an engagement-style ring above a bird's-eye view of Manhattan. The climbers were intercepted by Emergency Services Unit officers after about a half-hour wait for the antenna to be powered down. Police found a broken lock on a security door leading to the restricted-access 104th floor, which grants access to the antenna. Beerkus and Nikolau were released without bail, in accordance with New York laws that restrict monetary bail. Their attorney, Jason Krinsky, stated they would assess evidence provided by prosecutors and determine their next steps. Unauthorized climbs of the Empire State Building's antenna are not uncommon, with actor and musician Jared Leto being granted permission to climb up to the base of the antenna in 2023 for a promotion event. The building's management has labeled the climb "unauthorized," but details about any interactions between the daredevils and security workers remain unknown. Visitors are screened and warned against bringing certain items into the skyscraper.