What's up New York! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. โ๏ธ๏ธ
In today's newsletter:
NYU student charged with hate crime over swastika flag on campus
Outdoor Knicks Finals watch parties return to MSG and Central Park
Knicks' Finals surge pumps hundreds of millions into New York City
Also on today's calendar: Ben Mezrich in Conversation with David Rubenstein: Checkmate and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the boy say when his dog fell off the cliff? ๐ค (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Thursday: Very warm with sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. ๐ถ Hot!
Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 92, low: 73.
Saturday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees.
๐ฐ News we're reading
1. Man Arrested After Raising Flag With 2 Swastikas Above NYU Building (patch.com) โ A 23-year-old NYU student has been charged with hate crimes after allegedly raising a flag bearing a Star of David and two swastikas atop a university building near West Fourth Street in Manhattan. Campus safety officers quickly removed the flag, and NYU leaders condemned the act as hateful, while prosecutors say surveillance footage and a confession link the student to the incident. The student has pleaded not guilty and was released without bail.
2. Watch Party Outside MSG Returns For Game 1 Of NBA Finals After Ban Is Reversed (patch.com) โ Knicks fans in New York City can once again gather outside Madison Square Garden for a Game 1 NBA Finals watch party after the city reversed an earlier ban tied to rowdy crowds. The mayor's office is backing celebrations at Plaza 33 and a separate free, registration-only viewing at SummerStage in Central Park. Officials say permits for future outdoor events will be evaluated game by game.
3. Knicks NBA Finals Run Drives $202 Million Economic Impact For NYC (patch.com) โ Knicks fans in New York City are fueling an estimated $202 million in economic activity so far this postseason, with the total potentially climbing to $465 million if all NBA Finals home games are played. City officials say spending around Madison Square Garden on tickets, food, merchandise, transportation and hotels is giving NYC a major boost as the team returns to the Finals after 27 years.
4. NYPD Commissioner Sued Over Retaliation, Lawsuit Alleges (patch.com) โ A veteran NYPD sergeant from New York City has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit in Manhattan, claiming Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and her chief of staff retaliated against him over his ties to former First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro. The suit alleges blocked pension-protecting waivers, a punitive reassignment, and the loss of a subsequent city job, while NYPD officials strongly dispute his claims and defend their review of waiver practices.
5. 2026 NBA Finals Knicks Vs. Spurs Game 1: What To Know (patch.com) โ Knicks fans in New York are gearing up for a long-awaited NBA Finals showdown against the San Antonio Spurs, with Game 3, 4, and possibly 6 set for Madison Square Garden. The piece highlights New York stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, key matchups like Mitchell Robinson versus Victor Wembanyama, and how strong bench play could finally end the Knicks' 53-year title drought.
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