Knicks fans
Coverage of Knicks fans in the Nexus archive.
- Chaotic moment Knicks fans climb structure to save reveler from apparent overdose during championship parade
Knicks fans climbed a structure during a championship parade to save a reveler from an apparent overdose. A participant, Shrieve-Don, stated he acted because the individual collapsed suddenly and others were not responding.
- Knicks fans set bus alight during celebrations
Knicks fans set a World Cup shuttle bus on fire during chaotic celebrations following the team's NBA win. The incident occurred amid public festivities for the New York Knicks' victory.
- Knicks fans set school bus on fire in Times Square madness: ‘I’m scared for my homies!’
Knicks fans set a school bus on fire in Times Square, with footage showing fans tearing apart buses. A fan expressed fear for their friends during the incident.
- 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.