Mayor Mamdani announces Knicks watch party in Bryant Park for NBA Finals

On June 8, 2026, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced that Bryant Park will host an additional watch party for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, accommodating up to 5,000 fans. This decision follows security concerns related to President Trump's attendance at Madison Square Garden, which prevented a watch party at that location. The Bryant Park event, along with additional gatherings in Central Park and Brooklyn Bowl, aims to unite Knicks supporters during this historic moment for New York basketball. Registration is required for attendance at the Bryant Park event.

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