Jacob Smith

11 Jun 2026

The cancellation of a planned NBA Finals watch party at Madison Squar… – Jacob Smith

The cancellation of a planned NBA Finals watch party at Madison Square Garden has sparked a public dispute between New York officials and the venue’s ownership. Mayor Zohran Mamdani accused Knicks owner James Dolan of calling off the event, while Dolan blamed city authorities and increased security requirements. The disagreement follows concerns about public safety after disturbances at a separate basketball viewing event earlier in the week. #NBAFinals #NewYork #MadisonSquareGarden #Basketball