Knicks Fever Tests NYC's Public-Safety Playbook

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces pressure over balancing Knicks fan fervor with public safety as NYPD tightens security for watch parties near Madison Square Garden, capping attendance at 1,000 and drawing criticism from City Council members and Knicks owner James Dolan. The debate follows viral incidents of violence at MSG-area celebrations, praise for restraint from players like Victor Wembanyama, and calls for more nuanced crowd management rather than a militarized approach.