Watch: Two people climb to highest point of Empire State Building
The two were atop the 1,454 ft (443 m) building for at least ten minutes and displayed a large banner before climbing down.
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The two were atop the 1,454 ft (443 m) building for at least ten minutes and displayed a large banner before climbing down.
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