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- City adds Bryant Park watch party as Trump visit scuttles Game 3 MSG gatheringThe New York City added a Bryant Park watch party for Game 3 of the NBA Finals due to President Trump's visit, which led to restrictions near Madison Square Garden. The NYPD and Secret Service coordinated security measures, including bag checks and item prohibitions, while watch parties resumed for Game 4.
- After Brooklyn Mirage's collapse, Pacha promises a premier nightlife experience. Can it deliver?Pacha is set to reopen in East Williamsburg after the closure of the Brooklyn Mirage, aiming to provide a premier nightlife experience with promises of improved safety, community engagement, and economic benefits, though concerns remain about noise, safety, and high ticket prices.
- Heading to Midtown for Knicks Game 3? Here's how to stay safe in the crowds.New York City authorities have restricted watch parties outside Madison Square Garden for the Knicks' Game 3 due to President Trump's visit, but fans can gather in Central Park and Brooklyn Bowl. Safety tips include being cautious of traffic, weather, and potential rowdiness.
- Suspect in custody after 6 people injured in Penn Station stabbingSix people were injured in a stabbing at Penn Station in New York, and a suspect was taken into custody. Officials reported the incident occurred around 7:02 p.m., with five victims taken to Bellevue Hospital and one to NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
- No MSG watch party for Knicks Game 3 as Trump visit prompts tight securityNo watch party will be held outside Madison Square Garden for Knicks Game 3 due to heightened security measures related to Donald Trump's visit, but watch parties are expected to resume for Game 4.
- Penn Station critics demand answers on Trump-led overhaul, developer selectionNew York officials criticized the Trump administration for excluding them from Penn Station's redevelopment planning and questioned the selection of a private developer, citing lack of transparency and unclear costs.
- NYC soccer leagues say Hochul's $6M grant program for kids in need is a welcome boonNew York City soccer leagues welcome Governor Hochul's $6 million grant program to improve access to soccer fields and programming for kids in need, but highlight ongoing challenges like permit issues, cost barriers, and transportation.
- Knicks Game 3 Guidance: Arrive early and without a bag at MSGMadison Square Garden enforces strict security for Knicks' Game 3, banning bags and requiring early arrival, as President Trump considers attending. Ticket prices remain high, and watch parties face uncertainty.
- New York lawmakers head home after least productive year of Hochul eraNew York lawmakers concluded their least productive session since the pandemic, with most time spent on budget negotiations and limited progress on other issues due to early adjournment for primary elections.
- LI teen charged in A train shooting that left 15-year-old 'fighting for his life,' DA saysA Long Island teen was charged with attempted murder and other offenses in a shooting on the A train that left a 15-year-old in critical condition. The suspect was arrested in Virginia after fleeing the state.
- NYPD says officer assaulted, 26 arrested after chaotic Knicks watch party at MSGA Knicks watch party outside Madison Square Garden turned chaotic, resulting in one officer being assaulted and 26 arrests, including 17 charged and nine receiving summonses. The event led to traffic blockages and multiple incidents of non-compliance with police orders.
- NYPD says officer assaulted, 26 arrested after chaotic Knicks watch party at MSGA Knicks watch party outside Madison Square Garden turned chaotic, resulting in one officer being assaulted and 26 arrests, with 17 charged and nine receiving summonses for disorderly conduct.
- The Knicks have won 2 straight and MSG tickets now cost (way) more than your rentThe New York Knicks' NBA Finals appearance has led to extremely high ticket prices at Madison Square Garden, with minimum prices for Games 3 and 4 reaching $10,085 and $11,814, far exceeding previous records and even Super Bowl demand.
- Thunderstorms and potential flooding to hit NYC this weekend, officials warnSevere thunderstorms and potential flooding are expected to hit New York City this weekend, with officials advising residents to prepare emergency supplies and avoid flooded roads.
- 13 Tony-winning New Yorkers on where they keep their awardsThirteen Tony Award-winning New Yorkers shared where they keep their awards, with some displaying them in living rooms, closets, and on pianos, while others send them to family or store them with other accolades.