The Knicks completed a climactic sweep of the Cavs, drawing celebration. The NYPD stopped a public viewing party outside Madison Square Garden, with the mayor appearing to approve the decision. The NYPD cited safety concerns, noting that six arrests occurred among about 6,000 people, and questions were raised about why similar events were treated differently. Council Member Oswald Feliz supported the right side, while Mayor Eric Adams faced criticism. Other local items included a federal judge ruling that the MTA did not have to allow Amtrak access for non-commercial train movement in upstate New York and Connecticut. Additional updates covered street safety, e-bikes, a fatal crash, World Cup ticket promotions, and a new Grand Central Madison entrance.
"Here's the NYPD's explanation for why they canceled the public viewing event outside MSG. Not sure why 6 arrests of 6,000 people is more "problematic" than other events (SantaCon! St. Pat's!) that the NYPD doesn't pull permits for. Spox for @NYCMayor referred comment to NYPD https://t.co/MjnEIheYg6 pic.twitter.com/PVkXeIIfcM- Jake Offenhartz (@jangelooff) May 26, 2026"
"Locally, of course, the NYPD again put the kibosh on a viewing party outside MSG, a decision that seemed to have the mayor's OK ( the Post covered it). You can't spell "Courtesy, professionalism, respect" without "no fun allowed." AP's Jake Offenhartz asked all the right questions:"
"Streetsblog Empire State covered U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff's Friday ruling that the MTA didn't need to allow Amtrak access to commuter railways in upstate New York and Connecticut for non-commercial train movement in a story here. Check it out."
"The Times had more on last week's fatal crash on the Upper West Side, but precious little about street safety. Type fast for those $50 World Cup tickets! (Gothamist) Grand Central Madison has a new entrance. (amNY)"
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