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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani used a July 4 eve speech at City Hall to recast patriotism around immigration, criticizing Trump’s policies without naming him and arguing that America’s wealth and identity have been built by immigrants.
Knicks owner James Dolan appeared reserved and avoided a photo op with Mayor Zohran Mamdani during the championship celebration at City Hall as Mamdani handed out 'keys to the city' to staff and players; the moment followed a long-running feud rooted in politics and the Knicks’ logo usage, though the team has said it remains neutral on political matters.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted a City Hall ceremony celebrating the Knicks’ NBA Finals title, drawing praise from players and allies while owner James Dolan publicly jabbed at the mayor; the event followed a Broadway ticker-tape parade that drew millions and underscored Mamdani’s rising political profile. The celebration featured Gov. Hochul and players like Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby on a parade float, with Jalen Brunson’s remarks keeping politics light. Dolan’s tension with Mamdani lingered, and questions remained about whether the Knicks will attend a White House visit with Trump after Dolan invited them. Attendees also included notable politicians such as AOC.
New York's Knicks celebrated their first NBA title since 1973 with a massive ticker-tape parade down Broadway, drawing tens of thousands into Lower Manhattan and onto balconies and vehicles to watch the champs. The celebration culminated in a City Hall ceremony with Mayor Zohran Mamdani and guests, while Alicia Keys closed the event with Empire State of Mind, marking a historic day for the team and the city.
New York City braces for a potential record-setting ticker-tape parade to honor the Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years, along a Canyon of Heroes route ending at City Hall for a keys-to-the-city ceremony, with legends Walt Frazier and Patrick Ewing, and Mike Breen emceeing; Alicia Keys is set to perform. Officials warn of a massive crowd and advise arriving two hours before the 10 a.m. start, with security screenings beginning at 6 a.m. A phased closure of subway stations along the route starts around 4:30 a.m., alcohol bans on Metro-North, LIRR, and the subway go into effect, and extra trains and late service are planned to move fans after the celebration. Some fans have already camped out overnight in anticipation of the turnout.
New York Knicks fans are using Airtasker to hire gig workers to save spots for the team’s ticker-tape parade — with offers up to $750 for overnight waiting near City Hall — as the Knicks celebrate their first championship in 53 years, with the parade along Broadway’s Canyon of Heroes ending at City Hall and a city celebration to follow.
New York City will award 600 free tickets for Knicks fans to attend a post-parade ceremony at City Hall (300 winners receiving two tickets each) via a public NBA.com lottery that runs until 11 a.m. ET Wednesday. The ticker-tape parade travels from Lower Manhattan up Broadway to the Canyon of Heroes and concludes with Mayor Zohran Mamdani presenting the Knicks with the keys to the city, marking the team’s first parade in franchise history.
New York City is gearing up for the Knicks' first ticker-tape parade, potentially the largest in the city's history, along a Broadway route from Battery Park to City Hall with a ceremony at City Hall Plaza and a Keys to the City; streets will close and fans are advised to use public transit, join early, and expect warm, partly cloudy weather with a chance of morning showers, plus a separate children’s parade event and a 2,500-pound paper toss along the route.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled details for the Knicks' first ticker-tape parade in 53 years, set to begin at 10 a.m. near Battery Park and travel up Broadway through the Canyon of Heroes to City Hall, followed by a celebration and a Key to the City ceremony on City Hall Plaza; the city will illuminate municipal buildings in blue and orange on June 18 to honor the victory.
Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez critiques Spencer Pratt’s bid for mayor, arguing that outsider status and reality-TV fame don’t easily overcome LA’s real constraints—like broken sidewalks and limited funding—while warning that big promises require substantive policy understanding and the politics of city governance.
Philadelphia is bracing for a May Day rally at City Hall hosted by the AFL-CIO, with street closures starting at 3 p.m. on John F. Kennedy Boulevard (Juniper to 15th), North Broad Street (KJB to Arch), and Juniper Street (KJB to Market) and parking restrictions; a march will follow the 4–6 p.m. event, and several SEPTA bus routes will be detoured from about 2:30 to 8 p.m. The rally, titled Workers Over Billionaires, advocates higher taxes on billionaires to fund public goods and supports unions for all and a working-class vision for Philadelphia. Last year’s event drew thousands and Bernie Sanders spoke outside City Hall.
City Council voted 30-18 to freeze future tipped-wage increases at $12.62 through 2028, pausing the One Fair Wage phase-out; Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will veto the ordinance, setting up a potential override vote as restaurateurs warn higher costs could hurt business and lead to closures.
Portland City Councilor Loretta Smith has drafted an ordinance to allow councilors to openly carry firearms while conducting city business, arguing it would deter aggressive disruption after protests interrupted a council meeting. The plan would create an exception to Portland’s generally restricted open carrying rules and is awaiting legal review. Revoke the Permit PDX organizers criticized the proposal, while supporters say it could improve safety for elected officials amid hostile confrontations and threats; no injuries were reported during the latest protest, and the city continues to balance First Amendment rights with security at City Hall.
Tony Herbert, a former Adams aide and longtime NYC political operative, was arrested in Manhattan on two broad public-corruption schemes: taking bribes to steer city contracts to a security company (including work at NYCHA housing projects) and funneling reimbursements to a funeral home for burial services for low-income residents, plus a separate Paycheck Protection Program loan-fraud scheme; he pleaded not guilty to bribery, extortion, wire fraud and related offenses and was released on a $50,000 bond with a Jan. 30 court date. The alleged schemes occurred between Oct. 2022 and May 2025; Adams isn’t charged in this indictment, though he has been subject to related probes involving the same investigators and DOI.
Sally Goldenberg, a renowned NYC politics reporter known for her scoops and in-depth coverage, has joined The New York Times as a reporter covering City Hall, local politics, and their intersections with state and federal issues, bringing her extensive experience and sources to the paper's political team.