NYPD braces for multi‑million crowd at Knicks parade
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NYC officials warn millions may flood Lower Manhattan for the Knicks’ ticker‑tape parade, likely exceeding viewing-area capacity and prompting crowd‑control measures including turning people away once pens fill. The NYPD plans the largest police deployment in city history (over 10,000 officers), with screenings, traffic restrictions, train closures, bag bans, and anti‑drone capabilities to keep the celebration safe after a championship‑winning season that included violence during NBA Finals week.
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