A ‘secure zone’ stops Knicks fans from gathering outside MSG, rankling die-hards and the team owner

The NYPD's security plan for Game Four of the NBA Finals restricts Knicks fans from gathering outside Madison Square Garden unless they have a specific reason, such as attending the game or having business in the area. The restrictions, which include a security perimeter and limited watch-party access, have angered fans, local businesses, and Knicks owner James Dolan, who criticized the city for creating a 'police state.' The conflict highlights tensions between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch over crowd control strategies.