Cop Assaulted, 26 Arrested as Knicks Fans Celebrate in NYC - BusinessWorld Online
An estimated 6,500 fans gathered outside the arena as crowds blocked traffic, climbed structures and resisted police orders after the Knicks’ win.
- On Friday, June 5, a New York City Police Department officer was assaulted and 26 people were arrested during a Knicks watch party outside Madison Square Garden as fans celebrated the team's Game 2 victory.
- An estimated 6,500 fans gathered for the celebration, which turned rowdy after the team took a 2-0 series lead; this followed an incident on Wednesday when eight people were arrested after Game 1.
- Karely Reyes, 29, faces charges including assault and resisting arrest after allegedly punching an officer; police also arrested multiple individuals for selling counterfeit merchandise, including one person found carrying a loaded firearm.
- Calling the violence "completely unacceptable," PBA President Patrick Hendry noted the officer required medical treatment after being punched and bitten, and the union vowed to attend the suspect's court hearing.
- Amid heightened security for President Donald Trump, city officials are reevaluating outdoor watch parties for Monday's Game 3, as the NYPD continues consulting with the Secret Service regarding if permits will be granted.
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NYPD cop appears to slam Knicks fan’s head into pole during arrest at Madison Square Garden watch party: video
An NYPD cop appeared to slam a Knicks fan's face into a pole during an arrest outside Madison Square Garden's Friday night victory celebration, shocking video shows.
Cop assaulted, 26 arrested as Knicks fans celebrate in NYC - BusinessWorld Online
UNRULY New York Knicks fans turned a reason to celebrate into chaos late on Friday after their team opened a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. With Game 2 at San Antonio on Friday night, more than 6,000 fans gathered at a watch party outside Madison Square Garden in New York City (NYC) before the scene on the streets of Manhattan afterward turned violent. A female police officer was assaulted to the point of needing medic…
17 arrested, 1 officer injured in NYC celebrations of Knicks’ Game 2 win
NEW YORK — A viewing party outside Madison Square Garden, where several thousand New York Knicks fans had gathered to watch Game 2 of the NBA Finals, erupted into chaos Friday night after the Knicks won. Revelers scaled light poles and food carts, blocked traffic and, in one case, punched a police officer in the face, according to authorities. The post 17 arrested, 1 officer injured in NYC celebrations of Knicks’ Game 2 win appeared first on Wes…
'Unacceptable': Zohran Mamdani issues statement on police officer assault after Knicks win
Zohran Mamdani speaks to the press at the 2025 NYC Pride March, Jun 29, 2025, NYC, NY, USA. Yannick Peterhans/NorthJersey.comThe New York Knicks are in the midst of a historic playoff run, winning 13 consecutive games as they look to win their first NBA Championship since 1973. Understandably, the team’s fans have been excited, but some fans took things a little too far following the team’s latest win. On Friday night, the Knicks pulled off a na…
NYPD: 26 arrested as thousands take to streets to celebrate Knicks victory in NYC
An individual with a loaded gun was among 26 arrested during chaotic outdoor celebrations in Manhattan as the New York Knicks’ beat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA finals.
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