Bryant Park
Coverage of Bryant Park in the Nexus archive.
- 49-year-old man accused of assaulting mom and baby girl in stroller at Bryant Park
A 49-year-old man is accused of assaulting a mother and her infant child in a stroller at Bryant Park. The incident occurred on Saturday, leading to criminal charges against the suspect.
- NYC homeless man hurls cell phone at baby in stroller during Bryant Park horror attack: cops
A 49-year-old homeless man in New York City was arrested after allegedly throwing his cell phone at a mother and her infant in Bryant Park, striking the child in the arm. The incident occurred during a public attack described as a 'horror attack' by authorities.
- The parasite hasn't stopped corporate America from eating salads
A cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to shredded lettuce from Taylor Farms has caused illness in 34 states and 374 cases in New York City. Despite the outbreak, corporate workers in Bryant Park continue eating salads, showing mixed awareness and caution.
- What NYC does when it's brutally, dangerously, disgustingly hot (like right now)
New York City is experiencing extreme heat with warnings in effect through Wednesday evening, followed by continued harsh conditions on Thursday and Friday. The article references a 2008 instance at Bryant Park where residents went shirtless to cope with the heat.
- Former prosecutor Adam Levy sends warning for Knicks parade safety after NYC chaos
Former prosecutor Adam Levy criticized chaotic celebrations in New York City following the Knicks' NBA Championship win, which included burning school buses, climbing structures, and gunfire. Sixty-three people were arrested during the disorder, including after a violent watch party in Bryant Park. Levy urged prosecutors to focus on repeat offenders and address societal failures contributing to the lawlessness.
- Foul play: N.Y. Gov. Hochul blasts Spurs and Ticketmaster for blocking Knicks fans from Finals
New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized the San Antonio Spurs and Ticketmaster for allegedly blocking Knicks fans from attending the NBA Finals. The controversy occurred during Game 3 of the Finals, which Knicks fans watched at a public event in Bryant Park.
- Knicks owner, Mamdani trade barbs over canceled Knicks watch party outside MSG: 'Don't want the celebration'
Knicks owner James Dolan and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani clashed over canceled watch parties outside Madison Square Garden ahead of a key Knicks game. Dolan accused city officials of blocking celebrations by limiting permits to 1,000 ticketed fans, while Mamdani stated that MSG requested the permit and Dolan later canceled the event. The dispute followed security concerns and previous unruly crowds during Knicks watch parties.
- Mamdani faces criticism balancing New York Knicks mania and public safety
Mamdani faces criticism for balancing New York Knicks mania and public safety. A scuffle occurred outside a Bryant Park watch party for Game 3 of the NBA championship. A Texas lawmaker told Mamdani, 'Get your people in check.'
- Knicks-Spurs Game 3 watch parties take violent, chaotic turn
After the Knicks lost Game 3 of their series against the Spurs, a watch party at Bryant Park turned violent, leading to scuffles between attendees and police. The NYPD is now focused on preventing similar high-energy events from becoming uncontrollable.
- Look who saved the day when Zohran Mamdani’s Bryant Park ‘warmth of collectivism’ grew too hot
The NYPD's Strategic Response Group intervened to resolve a chaotic situation at a Bryant Park event organized by Zohran Mamdani. The incident occurred despite Mamdani's focus on 'warmth of collectivism', and the SRG's involvement contrasts with a mayor's reported plan to disband the unit.
- 21 arrested as Knicks watch party turns into near riot outside Bryant Park
21 Knicks fans were arrested and several police officers injured during a chaotic watch party in Bryant Park, which turned into a riot after the team's loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The event, initially peaceful, escalated with alcohol-fueled fans damaging property, confronting police, and causing disruptions in Midtown.
- Fights at Bryant Park watch party lead to arrests as pepper spray deployed
A watch party at Bryant Park for the Knicks in Game 3 turned chaotic, resulting in property damage, multiple arrests, and police using pepper spray on unruly crowds.
- Chaos breaks out near Bryant Park after Knicks loss
Chaos erupted at a Knicks watch party in Bryant Park, featuring brawls, people on police cars, and officers using pepper spray to disperse crowds. Attendees were on scaffolding and attempted to remove signs.
- Knicks watch party at Bryant Park ends with 7 arrests after disorderly behavior
A Knicks watch party at Bryant Park ended with seven arrests due to disorderly behavior. Six individuals were charged with disorderly conduct, and one was arrested for assaulting a police officer.
- Bryant Park to host watch party for Game 3
Bryant Park will host a watch party for the New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 3 at Madison Square Garden. The outdoor watch party outside MSG is canceled due to heightened security requirements linked to President Trump's attendance.