NYPD’s ‘secure zone’ outside MSG sparks Knicks fan backlash
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The NYPD set up a perimeter around Madison Square Garden to prevent Knicks fans from gathering outside the venue during Game 3 of the NBA Finals, drawing anger from devoted fans and even the team owner as watch parties and celebrations nearby, like Bryant Park, were disrupted. Police say the zone is meant to boost safety amid large playoff crowds and potential unrest.
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