Multiple people arrested in New York City as Knicks fans celebrate NBA championship

Thousands of Knicks fans packed streets across New York City to celebrate the franchise’s championship, prompting police action and numerous arrests as the parade of elation spilled from Madison Square Garden to Times Square. The NYPD reported arrests and a heavy police presence with traffic halted around the Garden and at Penn Station, while crowds cheered and fireworks lit the night. Police moved to manage damage as a parked school bus was damaged near Times Square, and Sixth Avenue saw disturbances requiring mounted units. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a victory parade for Thursday to honor the team’s first title since 1973.