{"id":1532,"date":"2026-06-08T11:07:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T11:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/?p=1532"},"modified":"2026-06-08T11:07:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T11:07:36","slug":"knicks-watch-party-to-be-held-at-bryant-park-after-nyc-axed-planned-event-outside-msg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/?p=1532","title":{"rendered":"Knicks watch party to be held at Bryant Park after NYC axed planned event outside MSG"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Bryant Park has been added as an extra Knicks watch party location for Monday night\u2019s NBA Finals Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs, it was announced early Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/?p=1530\">What to actually expect when you\u2019re expecting \u2014 from the \u2018honeymoon period\u2019 to the fourth trimester<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The addition was made after the NYPD and Secret Service axed the planned watch party outside of Madison Square Garden due to heightened security requirements for President Trump\u2019s planned attendance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese watch parties have become a celebration of New York City itself,\u201d said Mayor Zohran Mamdani.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom every borough and every neighborhood, this city has come together to cheer on the Knicks and share in a moment that belongs to all of us. That\u2019s why we\u2019re adding Bryant Park as an additional watch party location, so even more fans can be part of this incredible Knicks Finals run.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/metrotransitreview.com\/?p=1528\">Trump says Israel, Iran must \u2018stop shooting\u2019 after airstrikes rock Tehran<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The watch party will be free and open to the public, with a maximum capacity of 5,000 attendees. 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