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The Knicks Effect: Irresistible, Spontaneous Dancing

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/arts/dance/the-knicks-spontaneous-dancing.html

Published: June 14, 2026 20:20

The Knicks turned New York City into a stage, where movement is a catalyst for untainted happiness.

1 Teen Shot and 4 People Stabbed Near MSG During Knicks Celebration

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/nyregion/knicks-nba-celebrations-msg-nyc-shooting.html

Published: June 14, 2026 15:34

More than a dozen people were also arrested, and several school buses were set on fire after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the N.B.A. finals.

Under a Disco Ball in Brooklyn, Spurs Fans Found Refuge

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/nyregion/spurs-fans-bar-new-york.html

Published: June 14, 2026 15:00

Once a haven for fans of many teams, New York City had felt less and less friendly to those rooting for San Antonio. Enter Doris, a bar on Fulton Street.

He Made ‘Heathcliff’ Absurd

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/style/heathcliff-comic-strip-new-fans.html

Published: June 14, 2026 11:55

Peter Gallagher’s spin on a comic strip staple has found a passionate audience away from the funny pages.

Knicks Give Their City Something New: Impossible Joy

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/nyregion/knicks-new-york-city-nba-championship-win.html

Published: June 14, 2026 09:57

At long last, the team that New York City cares about the most has loved it back.

The Last Days of the Times Square Red Lobster

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/nyregion/times-square-red-lobster.html

Published: June 14, 2026 07:00

Regulars and newcomers feasted on seafood and biscuits as the restaurant’s bright red lobster logo glowed in Times Square for the final time.

Tweet, Delete, Repeat: Social Media Posts Overshadow N.Y. House Race

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/nyregion/avila-chevalier-social-media.html

Published: June 14, 2026 07:00

Darializa Avila Chevalier won the backing of Mayor Zohran Mamdani in her bid to unseat Representative Adriano Espaillat. Then her social media history took center stage.

‘He Offered to Take Me to Get the Best Hamburger in the City’

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/nyregion/metropolitan-diary.html

Published: June 14, 2026 07:00

Catching a glimpse of an elusive bird, the sax player’s tune and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

‘A Lifetime Dream’: Knicks Fans Celebrate From New York City to Texas

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/nyregion/knicks-championship-celebrations.html

Published: June 14, 2026 06:56

Dancing in the East Village. Flooding San Antonio with Knicks’ orange and blue. Crying at Madison Square Garden. The first N.B.A. championship in decades had fans in a frenzy.

New Yorkers Waited 53 Years for This. Time to Celebrate.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/nyregion/knicks-championship-photos.html

Published: June 14, 2026 06:10

With a championship run for the ages, the Knicks awakened joy in a city desperate for a winner.

Knicks Will Get a Ticker-Tape Parade on Thursday

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/nyregion/knicks-championship-parade.html

Published: June 14, 2026 05:14

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will present the team with the keys to the city. He said the parade will be the Knicks’ first in team history.

To help the Knicks win, fans practice their own forms of magic.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/13/nyregion/nba-finals-knicks-spurs/to-help-the-knicks-win-fans-practice-their-own-forms-of-magic

Published: June 14, 2026 00:09

Knicks-Spurs Game 5: Live Updates: Knicks on the Brink of Glory in Game 5

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/13/nyregion/nba-finals-knicks-spurs

Published: June 13, 2026 23:14

After mounting the greatest comeback in N.B.A. finals history, the Knicks can win the title by defeating San Antonio tonight. New Yorkers have waited 53 years for this moment.

Here’s the latest.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/13/nyregion/nba-finals-knicks-spurs/heres-the-latest

Published: June 13, 2026 23:04

The Young Streamers Who Are Trying to ‘Make It Big’ Off Knicks Mania

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/nyregion/knicks-nba-streamers-tiktok-twitch-kick.html

Published: June 13, 2026 18:32

They’re flooding Midtown Manhattan to make content. They’re irritating some lifelong fans. But they see a one-of-a-kind opportunity to blow up online

WABC Anchor Bill Ritter Is Stepping Down After Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/nyregion/bill-ritter-abc-news-alzheimers.html

Published: June 13, 2026 17:10

The veteran journalist told viewers on Friday that it would be his last time anchoring the newscast, but that he was assuming a new role covering the disease he’s fighting.

The Knicks Are the Hottest Ticket in Town. Hottest Jersey, Too.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/nyregion/knicks-jerseys-clothing.html

Published: June 13, 2026 17:00

Unless you’re a size 2X or 3X, you might be out of luck when you go looking for official N.B.A. merchandise in New York City.

It Was 1973, and the Knicks Were Heading to Game 5 …

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/style/knicks-nba-championship-final-1970s.html

Published: June 13, 2026 14:52

Lifelong fans reminisced on the team’s last championship win. “When the Knicks won, it was like a different New York City,” one said.

Manhattan Street Closures for World Cup to Start at Noon on Saturday

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/nyregion/manhattan-street-closures-world-cup.html

Published: June 13, 2026 13:46

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has declared a “gridlock alert” day every day that a match is scheduled at MetLife Stadium.

Knicks Bring Back Watch Party Outside the Garden for Game 5

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/nyregion/knicks-watch-party-nyc.html

Published: June 13, 2026 13:25

The official watch parties on Saturday night require tickets or registration and will be outside Madison Square Garden, in Central Park and at Radio City Music Hall.

Delaney Hall Is Named After Their Family. They Want It to Close.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/nyregion/delaney-hall-family-ice-center-close.html

Published: June 13, 2026 07:02

Members of the Delaney family say that if the center continues to be used as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, its name needs to be changed.

Delaney Hall Is Named After Their Family. They Want It to Close.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/nyregion/delaney-hall-is-named-after-their-family-they-want-it-to-close.html

Published: June 13, 2026 07:02

Members of the Delaney family say that if the center continues to be used as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, its name needs to be changed.

A Great Run for the Knicks Means a Great Run for T-Shirt Bootleggers

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/nyregion/nyc-knicks-bootleg-merchandise.html

Published: June 13, 2026 07:00

The demand for Knicks merchandise is through the roof, with official retailers and designer boutiques selling out. For $20, the guys on the sidewalks around Madison Square Garden have you covered.

For Knicks Fans at Rucker Park, Hope, Doubt and a Desire for Revenge

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/nyregion/knicks-rucker-park.html

Published: June 13, 2026 07:00

Some fans at the world-famous basketball court in Harlem are swept up in the excitement of the N.B.A. finals with the Knicks one win from a championship.

It’s Been 100 Days. Do You Know Where Rep. Tom Kean Is?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/nyregion/tom-kean-missing-congress.html

Published: June 13, 2026 07:00

The New Jersey representative, Thomas Kean Jr., voted in the House and spoke at a committee hearing on March 5. He hasn’t been spotted since.

Has There Ever Been a Crazier Sports Moment for New York? Actually, Yes.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/nyregion/knicks-rangers-new-york-sports-1994.html

Published: June 13, 2026 07:00

In the spring of 1994, the World Cup arrived, the Knicks were great and so were the Rangers. And in the middle of it all, an infamous White Bronco chase.

Can’t Afford Summer Camp? These Playground Workers Can Help.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/nyregion/nyc-playground-associates-summer-camp.html

Published: June 13, 2026 07:00

City parks officials will put about 70 seasonal playground associates in New York City parks this summer to run free games and activities for any young person who shows up.

New Yorkers Are Going on the Road With the Knicks for Game 5

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/nyregion/knicks-finals-tickets-san-antonio.html

Published: June 13, 2026 03:24

One resale site said that more than 48 percent of its tickets to the game in San Antonio had been sold to people from New York and New Jersey.

In Rare Move, D.S.A Rebukes Mamdani Over Police Plans

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/nyregion/dsa-mamdani-pushback.html

Published: June 13, 2026 01:19

The New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America criticized the mayor over his support for increasing the Police Department’s head count.

The Casting Call Was for Zombies. The Job Was Actually a Landlord Rally.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/nyregion/nyc-landlord-rent-freeze-protest-zombies.html

Published: June 12, 2026 19:53

Housing debates often involve theatrics. But when a group of actors, many of whom are renters, discovered they had been hired to join a pro-landlord demonstration, several said they felt deceived.

Sanders to Rally With Mamdani to Support Mayor’s Congressional Slate

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/nyregion/bernie-sanders-mamdani-nyc-primary-elections.html

Published: June 12, 2026 15:39

Senator Bernie Sanders plans to join a rally for three New York congressional candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist.

Making Space for Art on a Sporty Weekend

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/nyregion/making-space-for-art-on-a-sporty-weekend.html

Published: June 12, 2026 09:04

Soccer ball sculptures have popped up in New York City for the World Cup ahead of the first game in the area on Saturday, Brazil vs. Morocco.

It’s Time to Worry About Ticks in the City

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/us/urban-ticks-new-york-city-philadelphia-washington.html

Published: June 12, 2026 09:00

Think ticks are limited to rural areas and the wilderness? Think again.

The A.I. Proxy Fight Roiling the Race for a New York House Seat

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/nyregion/ai-money-bores-lasher-primary.html

Published: June 12, 2026 07:00

Groups tied to OpenAI, Anthropic and other industry players have spent $16 million trying to pick the next member of Congress from Manhattan.

Brawls, Biting and Bliss in a City Craving a Knicks Championship

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/nyregion/knicks-finals-new-york.html

Published: June 12, 2026 07:00

Decades of bottled-up hopes and frustrations have created a frenzy around the New York Knicks that has brought out the worst in some fans.

Knicks in Five? Please Don’t Tempt the Jinx Gods.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/nyregion/knicks-superstitions-playoffs.html

Published: June 12, 2026 07:00

Some Knicks fans have predicted series sweeps. Others, conditioned by decades of failure, pay more heed to jinxes and superstitious rituals.

New York Primary Elections: What to Know and How to Vote

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/nyregion/new-york-primary-elections-how-when-vote.html

Published: June 12, 2026 07:00

Several closely watched races are taking place in New York City and beyond. Nine days of early voting will precede Primary Day on June 23.

Off-Duty Officer Indicted on a Charge of Attempted Murder Over Stolen Car

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/nyregion/off-duty-officer-shooting-attempted-murder.html

Published: June 11, 2026 23:53

The officer fired two shots into another vehicle during the search for his car and struck a man in the head.

Rikers Employee Charged With Extorting Corrections Officers for Gifts

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/nyregion/rikers-jail-supervisor-extortion.html

Published: June 11, 2026 22:08

A supervisor at the Rikers Island jail complex threatened to withhold overtime pay and vacation days from officers who did not give her gifts and run her errands, prosecutors said.

Lander, Running for Congress, Found Not Guilty After ICE Facility Arrest

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/nyregion/brad-lander-immigration-arrest-not-guilty.html

Published: June 11, 2026 21:51

Brad Lander is running in a hotly contested primary to unseat another New York Democrat, Representative Daniel Goldman.

Mamdani Finds a Foil Familiar to New Yorkers: James Dolan

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/nyregion/mamdani-dolan-knicks-feud.html

Published: June 11, 2026 20:41

Mr. Dolan, the owner of the New York Knicks, began a public feud with Mayor Zohran Mamdani with his team on the verge of an N.B.A. title.

Broadway Shows Closing Soon: ‘Becky Shaw,’ ‘Giant’ and More

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/theater/broadway-shows-closing-soon-becky-shaw-giant-and-more.html

Published: June 11, 2026 19:42

The final curtain is coming down on two Tony Award-winning performances, a reboot of a 1980s musical and one of the best plays in August Wilson’s American Century Cycle.

This Is What Joy Looks Like for Knicks Fans

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/nyregion/knicks-win-celebrations.html

Published: June 11, 2026 17:55

A thrilling, historic comeback victory in Game 4 of the N.BA. finals sent Madison Square Garden, and the rest of New York City, into a lasting frenzy.

The Knicks’ Game 4 Comeback Was Epic. So Was Their Fans’ Response.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/nyregion/knicks-game-4-fans-nba-finals-nyc.html

Published: June 11, 2026 09:52

The crowd at Madison Square Garden was forlorn as the New York Knicks fell far behind in Game 4 of the N.B.A. finals. After they won, it was electric.

New York City’s Parking Problems

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/nyregion/new-york-citys-parking-problems.html

Published: June 11, 2026 09:05

Drivers in the city spend, on average, 107 hours every year hunting for parking spaces.

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/realestate/housing-market-nyc.html

Published: June 11, 2026 09:05

This week’s properties are in Hamilton Heights, Murray Hill and Downtown Brooklyn.

Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/realestate/homes-for-sale-in-new-york-and-new-jersey.html

Published: June 11, 2026 09:01

This week’s properties are three-bedroom homes in Freeport, N.Y., and Roseland, N.J.

New York City Leaders Propose Building More Homes on Top of Libraries

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/nyregion/nyc-libraries-affordable-housing-menin.html

Published: June 11, 2026 07:00

Julie Menin, the City Council speaker, unveiled plans for three projects combining affordable housing developments and library renovations. It is part of a nationwide trend.

City Council Calls for Tighter Review of N.Y.C. School System Contracts

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/nyregion/nyc-schools-chancellor-contract-investigation.html

Published: June 11, 2026 07:00

The chancellor of the city’s schools, Kamar Samuels, is being investigated over a $180,000 no-bid deal dating to his previous role.

The Mystery Artist Filling Subway Ad Space With Whimsy

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/nyregion/nyc-subway-art-susan-bird.html

Published: June 11, 2026 07:00

Sue Sarah Gilbert, a Rockefeller descendant in Seattle, raised $1 million to place her drawings in New York City stations.

They Know About Loss. They’re Rooting for a Knicks Win.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/nyregion/they-know-about-loss-theyre-rooting-for-a-knicks-win.html

Published: June 11, 2026 03:24

Inspired by the words of Karl-Anthony Towns, Sparrow Funeral Home in Brooklyn, hosted a watch party for basketball fans and grieving neighbors alike.

How a High-Powered Gathering Turned Into a Knicks Watch Party

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/nyregion/knicks-spurs-party.html

Published: June 11, 2026 02:51

An event for some of New York’s elite shifted gears when a TV rolled into the bar.

Taylor Swift and Haim Sisters Appear at MSG for Knicks Game

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/style/taylor-swift-msg-knicks.html

Published: June 11, 2026 01:21

The musician, who is believed to be planning a wedding in the city, showed up in a musical take on Knicks gear.

Here’s the latest.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/10/nyregion/nba-finals-knicks-spurs/heres-the-latest

Published: June 11, 2026 00:10

New Yorkers have found every way possible to watch the Knicks, together.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/10/nyregion/nba-finals-knicks-spurs/new-yorkers-have-found-every-way-possible-to-watch-the-knicks-together

Published: June 11, 2026 00:00

Need Last-Minute Courtside Knicks Tickets? Having a Luxury Lifestyle Adviser Helps.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/nyregion/knicks-tickets-courtside-concierge.html

Published: June 10, 2026 23:30

The wealthy have descended on New York for top basketball, golf and soccer events, and they need prime tickets.

Victor Wembanyama, the Knicks’ Biggest Foe and New York’s Biggest Tourist

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/nyregion/wemby-drawing-park-visiting-nyc.html

Published: June 10, 2026 22:46

Mr. Wembanyama has had to keep a low-profile while in New York to try and win the N.B.A. finals, but on visits there, he has always resisted hiding in hotel rooms and private cars.

Knicks Watch Party Outside Madison Square Garden Is Canceled

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/nyregion/msg-knicks-watch-party-canceled.html

Published: June 10, 2026 22:20

Hours before Wednesday’s game began, James Dolan, the owner of the Knicks, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani were publicly battling over who was to blame for the cancellation.

New York City Can Move Men’s Shelter to East Village, Judge Rules

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/nyregion/homeless-men-shelter-east-village.html

Published: June 10, 2026 21:02

The judge had temporarily blocked the plan after residents sued, but she ultimately decided that the city’s argument for the move was reasonable.

Mamdani’s Nosebleed Knicks Ticket and the Fluid Benefits of Being Mayor

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/nyregion/mamdani-knicks-ticket-garden.html

Published: June 10, 2026 19:40

Mayor Zohran Mamdani paid roughly $1,000 for a standing-room-only ticket to Game 3 of the N.B.A. finals, using access to house tickets not available to regular fans.

A.I. Chatbot Helps a $100 Thrift Store Painting Sell for Over $250,000

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/arts/design/ai-gemini-thrift-store-painting-sale.html

Published: June 10, 2026 18:47

When a son got curious about the origins of a painting his mother bought at a secondhand shop decades ago, Google Gemini had some intriguing thoughts.

Former Officer Pleads Guilty to Having Sex With Woman He Arrested

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/nyregion/nypd-officer-inappropriate-messages-victims.html

Published: June 10, 2026 18:40

The New York Police Department officer, who resigned in December, also admitted to sending inappropriate texts to crime victims.

Strict Security Around MSG Is Back for Knicks Game 4

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/nyregion/knicks-security-game-4-msg.html

Published: June 10, 2026 17:59

Several blocks around Madison Square Garden will be closed to most people Wednesday afternoon, but a watch party will be allowed. The Garden is not happy about the extra restrictions.

Carriage Horse Dies in Central Park After Medical Episode, Police Say

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/nyregion/central-park-carriage-horse-dead.html

Published: June 10, 2026 09:46

The death of a 16-year-old male named Deniz quickly added fuel to a running debate over whether New York City should ban horse-drawn carriages.

A Street Called Jimi Hendrix Way

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/nyregion/a-street-called-jimi-hendrix-way.html

Published: June 10, 2026 09:02

Today brings changes to New York’s cityscape, including 900 candelabras at Lincoln Center and a co-name for West Eighth Street.

For the NBA Finals, These Knicks Fans Show Out in Style

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/style/knicks-fans-msg-nba-finals-fashion.html

Published: June 10, 2026 09:02

Fans want to support their team, but they’re not willing to squelch their sense of style.

Patti Smith, Jon Batiste and More Tell the History of SummerStage

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/arts/music/summerstage-nyc-oral-history.html

Published: June 10, 2026 09:00

Patti Smith, David Byrne, Youssou N’Dour and other artists remember the performances, chance meetings and rainouts of the concert series that has defined New York City summers.

The City That Watches Together

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/nyregion/new-york-city-knicks-watch-parties.html

Published: June 10, 2026 07:00

In bodegas and parks, in bars and pizzerias, the unofficial watch party has taken over New York.

Majority of City Council Members Urge Mamdani to Pause A.I. in Schools

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/nyregion/nyc-schools-council-members-ai-ban.html

Published: June 10, 2026 00:32

The demand from 29 members comes as the Department of Education is updating its guidance for how teachers should use the technology in their work and classrooms.

Taliban Leader Who Took U.S. Journalist Hostage Sentenced to 42 Years

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/nyregion/taliban-leader-american-journalist-sentencing.html

Published: June 9, 2026 22:59

Haji Najibullah had pleaded guilty to hostage taking and providing material support for terrorism.

Son of Author Michael Chabon Pleads Guilty to Choking Charge

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/nyregion/abraham-chabon-choking-charge.html

Published: June 9, 2026 21:28

Abraham Chabon’s plea resolves a case in which he initially faced a rape charge that prosecutors later dropped for lack of proof.

New York City Schools Chancellor Being Investigated Over No-Bid Contract

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/nyregion/nyc-chancellor-contract-investigation.html

Published: June 9, 2026 18:46

The chancellor, Kamar Samuels, acknowledged a “lapse in procedure,” amid an investigation into a $180,000 contract for foreign language instructors.

8 Arrested After Ruckus Near Knicks Watch Party at Bryant Park

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/nyregion/knicks-arrests-game-3.html

Published: June 9, 2026 18:20

Two other sanctioned watch parties for Game 3 of the N.B.A. finals proceeded without much incident in the city.

At City Ballet, Spring Fever Hit, With Ups and Some Dispiriting Downs

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/arts/dance/new-york-city-ballet-spring-season.html

Published: June 9, 2026 09:01

New York City Ballet ended its season on a positive note with “Coppélia,” but the repertory tipped too heavily into unimportant ballets.

After Decades of Confusion, a Name Change

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/nyregion/after-decades-of-confusion-a-name-change.html

Published: June 9, 2026 09:01

The Carnegie Corporation of New York will now be called the Andrew Carnegie Foundation, a name that the organization says better reflects its work.

Sting Never Gave Up on His Musical ‘The Last Ship.’ Now It’s Back

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/theater/sting-the-last-ship-metropolitan-opera.html

Published: June 9, 2026 09:00

After his 2014 musical failed on Broadway, the musician is bringing a revised version of it to the Metropolitan Opera for a limited run this week.

He Gave It All to Help the Knicks Win in 1973. He’s Still in Pain Today.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/nyregion/knicks-nba-finals-earl-monroe.html

Published: June 9, 2026 07:00

Earl “the Pearl” Monroe was part of the last championship team. Now 81, he has thoughts on what really matters.

Night With the Knicks: Rancor, Jubilation and an Unusual Loss

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/nyregion/knicks-spurs-game-3-trump.html

Published: June 9, 2026 05:22

The night began with frustration and boos, and not because of the Knicks. But by the end of Game 3 of the N.B.A. finals, the team had slightly deflated some spirits, too.

His Mayor’s Muslim. His Bagel’s Jewish. His Words Are New York.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/nyregion/knicks-fan-nyc-hossain-video.html

Published: June 9, 2026 01:33

MD Ahnaf Hossain, 23, delivered a four-line instant classic to a TV camera after a Knicks win, and it has since rocketed across social media. “I had to say what was in my heart,” he said in an interview.

MSG Erupts in Boos as Trump Appears on Screen at Knicks-Spurs Game

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/nyregion/trump-booed-knicks-msg-finals.html

Published: June 9, 2026 01:31

Mr. Trump is the first sitting president to attend an N.B.A. finals game. He smiled as he heard the reception from the crowd at Madison Square Garden.

For Lonely Knicks Fans, Championship Run Forges Fellowship in NYC

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/nyregion/knicks-fans-lonely-no-more.html

Published: June 9, 2026 01:21

The championship run by the Knicks has created a “love fest,” one fan said, and it has even given her a new circle of friends.

Timothée Chalamet, Cardi B and More Celebrities Are at Knicks-Spurs Finals Game 3

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/nyregion/celebrities-knicks-finals-game-3.html

Published: June 9, 2026 00:35

A long list of celebrities flocked to Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the N.B.A. finals.

Governor’s Visit to ICE Detention Facility Is Strictly Limited, She Says

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/nyregion/sherrill-nj-delaney-hall.html

Published: June 9, 2026 00:00

Gov. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey said she was not allowed to speak with immigrants at the Delaney Hall detention center.

Man Fatally Shot on a Bus in the Bronx

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/nyregion/bronx-bus-fatal-shooting.html

Published: June 8, 2026 23:51

A 41-year-old man was shot in the abdomen on a Bx36 bus on Monday after getting into an argument with the shooter. The gunman remains at large, the police said.

Wonder What a Renovated Penn Station Might Look Like? Here’s a Preview.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/nyregion/penn-station-renovation.html

Published: June 8, 2026 23:49

Forget those dreary passageways. The updated transit hub would add a grand entrance with sweeping staircases leading to an airy, glass-walled concourse.

Young Knicks fans have extra confidence about the team’s finals run.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/08/nyregion/nba-finals-trump-knicks-spurs-mamdani/young-knicks-fans-have-extra-confidence-about-the-teams-finals-run

Published: June 8, 2026 22:52

Man Who Fatally Stabbed Gay Dancer Convicted of Hate Crime

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/nyregion/oshae-sibley-murder-hate-crime.html

Published: June 8, 2026 21:02

Dmitriy Popov, 20, who killed O’Shae Sibley, 28, at a gas station in Brooklyn was found guilty of manslaughter as a hate crime, which carries a sentence of up to 25 years.

Here’s the latest.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/08/nyregion/nba-finals-trump-knicks-spurs-mamdani/heres-the-latest

Published: June 8, 2026 20:14

How to See the 2026 Tony-Winning Plays and Musicals

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/theater/how-to-see-the-2026-tony-winners.html

Published: June 8, 2026 17:32

Many of the winning plays and musicals are still onstage, and some are closing soon. Here’s a guide to help you navigate the field and find tickets.

Trump Visit Closes Blocks Around MSG: What to Know About Security at the Knicks Game

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/nyregion/nba-finals-msg-trump-knicks-mamdani-security.html

Published: June 8, 2026 17:18

With President Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani set to attend Monday night’s Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, there will be strict security in Midtown Manhattan.

Was Scott Rudin the Biggest Winner at This Year’s Tony Awards?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/theater/scott-rudin-salesman-tony-awards.html

Published: June 8, 2026 16:14

Scott Rudin is a lead producer of “Death of a Salesman,” but he kept a low profile this awards season after a four-year hiatus prompted by bullying allegations.

Billie Tisch, Influential New York Philanthropist, Dies at 98

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/nyregion/billie-tisch-dead.html

Published: June 8, 2026 14:50

The billionaire widow of Laurence Tisch, she raised money for WNYC radio and other cultural organizations, along with Jewish, medical and educational institutions.

At the Tony Awards After-Parties, a ‘Harry Potter’ Reunion and Winner Celebrations

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/style/tony-awards-after-parties.html

Published: June 8, 2026 13:38

A crowd that included Daniel Radcliffe, Cole Escola and Carrie Coon celebrated with whiskey ice cream at Rockefeller Center and show tunes at the Carlyle hotel.

Best and Worst Moments From the 2026 Tony Awards: Pink, Maya Rudolph, Cole Escola, ‘Cats’

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/theater/best-worst-tony-awards.html

Published: June 8, 2026 09:02

Pink brought sincerity and punk energy as the host, musical numbers by “Cats,” “Ragtime” and “Chicago” popped, and Maya Rudolph and Cole Escola mined comic gold.

Keeping an Eye Out for Rabid Raccoons

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/nyregion/raccoons-rabies-nyc.html

Published: June 8, 2026 09:01

Most raccoons in the city are healthy, but some are infected with rabies. The Health Department is working to prevent the spread of the virus.

Trump, Mamdani and the Knicks: A Manic Monday Awaits New York

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/nyregion/trump-mamdani-knicks-msg.html

Published: June 8, 2026 07:00

When the Knicks return home for Game 3 of the N.B.A. finals, much of New York City will be watching, including some well-known guests.

Inside the Subway Expansion a Century in the Making

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/nyregion/second-avenue-subway-expansion.html

Published: June 8, 2026 07:00

The next phase of the Second Avenue subway, first proposed in the 1920s, could finally be completed by 2032, creating a new transit hub in Harlem.

Young Knicks Fans Rejoice Over Their Team’s Run for the Ages

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/nyregion/knicks-young-fans.html

Published: June 8, 2026 07:00

New Yorkers under 30 know about the past pain and suffering. But now they have reason to believe.

Tonys 2026 Takeaways: ‘Schmigadoon!’ and ‘Death of a Salesman’ Are Big Winners

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/07/theater/heres-the-latest.html

Published: June 8, 2026 04:23

The Broadway revival of “Salesman” led with six Tony Awards. “Schmigadoon!” won best new musical, and “Ragtime” and “Liberation” also took home major prizes.

6 Wounded in Stabbing at New York Penn Station

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/07/nyregion/penn-station-stabbing.html

Published: June 8, 2026 03:08

A man whose identity has not been released was taken into custody by Amtrak police officers. All of the victims were expected to survive.