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Rowdy Knicks Fans Set School Buses Ablaze as Violence Mars Post-Game Celebrations
New York Knicks fans sparked violent chaos after the team's first NBA championship in over 50 years, with rowdy celebrations leading to the destruction of MTA buses and World Cup shuttles, multiple injuries, and over 60 arrests. The NYPD reported five school buses set on fire, stomped, or vandalized with bats, while authorities condemned the property damage and reckless behavior.
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