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Two people in custody after scaling to top of Empire State Building
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 1, 2026
· 2 min read
By Ray Sanchez, Mark Morales, CNN
(CNN) — Two people who reached the top of the antenna on the Empire State Building in New York City on Wednesday afternoon are in custody, according to the New York Police Department.
The masked individuals also appeared to get engaged while atop the building...
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Why this matters in The El Paso
For El Paso residents, the daring stunt at the Empire State Building serves as a stark reminder of the importance of public safety measures in place at local landmarks. While El Paso's own iconic structures may not reach the same heights as the Empire State Building, the potential for reckless behavior and the need for effective security protocols are just as relevant. As the investigation into the New York incident continues, local authorities in El Paso would do well to review their own emergency response plans and ensure that they are prepared to handle similar situations. The fact that the climbers in New York were able to reach the top of the building undetected raises questions about the effectiveness of security measures in place, and El Paso's own public safety officials should take note of the potential vulnerabilities in their own systems.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? By Ray Sanchez, Mark Morales, CNN
(CNN) — Two people who reached the top of the antenna on the Empire State Building in New York City on Wednesday afternoon are in custody, according to the New York Police Department.
The masked individuals also appeared to get engaged while atop the building...
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