ticker-tape parade
Coverage of ticker-tape parade in the Nexus archive.
- Before the Knicks won a championship, James Dolan told players their families would have to sacrifice, too
Knicks owner James Dolan urged players to eliminate distractions and sacrifice for a championship, emphasizing that their families would also need to contribute. The team ended its 53-year title drought by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. Dolan promised championship rings for players' families if the team won.
- Knicks Ticker-Tape Parade is on a School Day — and Conflicts with Regents Exams. Some Families Are Angry.
The New York Knicks' NBA championship victory led to a planned ticker-tape parade on a school day conflicting with science Regents exams. Some parents and a student have started petitions to reschedule the parade or cancel school, citing equity concerns for students taking exams. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, known for prioritizing citywide fun for students, faces challenges in securing another waiver to adjust school schedules.
- Knicks fever: State says Regents exam schedule will not change for ticker-tape parade Thursday
New York City public schools will remain open and the Regents exam schedule will not be altered for a Knicks ticker-tape parade on Thursday, despite conflicts with science and math exams. Some families and students have expressed concerns, with petitions calling for rescheduling, but officials emphasize students should proceed with exams as planned.
- Knicks Parade Conflicts With State Exams, but Some NYC Students Want To Attend
The New York Knicks' NBA championship parade is scheduled on the same day as science Regents exams, prompting petitions from a parent and student. The parent argues the conflict is inequitable for testing students, while the student advocates for canceling school to attend the parade. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who previously canceled bedtime for students to watch games, faces challenges in rescheduling due to state requirements.
- Knicks ticker-tape parade is on a school day — and conflicts with Regents exams. Some families are angry.
The New York Knicks' ticker-tape parade, scheduled for a school day, conflicts with science Regents exams, sparking anger among some families. Parents and students have launched petitions to reschedule the parade or cancel school, citing equity concerns. Mayor Zohran Mamdani previously secured a waiver to allow students to watch the championship games, but another waiver for the parade may be unlikely.