Happy Thursday in New York City, where Knicks fever is heating up the city.
Last night was one of the most memorable nights in New York sports history. The New York Knicks put together the largest comeback in NBA Finals history and one of the most legendary comebacks ever, placing the team within a whisper of their first championship since 1973. As you no doubt heard last night, either from inside the crowd or through your windows, the city marked the occasion with a party.
Along with Knicks fever taking to the streets — jubilant fans waving jerseys, chanting “Knicks in five!” and climbing on top of buses and yellow taxis, along with some extracurricular antics — the actual temperature is starting to rise.
Highs are expected to reach 95° today, the hottest day of the year thus far, followed by a 94° day tomorrow. A heat advisory has been issued from noon today to 8 p.m tomorrow, with the heat index expected to reach 100° in some parts of the city. The National Weather Service is also warning of severe thunderstorms, wind gusts up to 60 mph, some flash flooding and extreme humidity.
Of course, with a championship win potentially arriving as soon as this Saturday, the weather will most likely do nothing to quench the city’s excitement. Lightning? Call it free fireworks. Swirling winds? The city’s very own confetti cannon. Flooding? Well, who said the Hudson or the East River couldn’t join the celebration?
Free tickets to Brooklyn’s official Fan Zone for the World Cup — the adidas Home of Soccer — will be released starting Friday, ahead of the zone’s opening day on Saturday.
Middle school students from I.S. 318 in Williamsburg returned from the 2026 National Middle School Chess Championship in Texas with multiple national titles and team championships.
This weekend, VinylCon! comes to Brooklyn for the first time, bringing over 50 independent vendors to Industry City for a two-day event.
CUNY is under investigation from the U.S. Department of Justice over programs that the Trump Administration claims violate civil rights laws.
A judge on Thursday found former NYC Comptroller Brad Lander not guilty in a trial over his arrest at 26 Federal Plaza, the city’s immigration court and U.S. ICE holding facility.
NYC must now notify the public when it discharges raw sewage and polluted stormwater into local waterways.
The Election Protection Hotline will become available starting during the early voting period.
An 87-year-old parolee was sentenced on Thursday to life in prison by the Brooklyn Supreme Court after his conviction on first-degree murder for killing and dismembering a woman.
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MANHATTAN — One of many nail-biter moments under the net: San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) has his shot blocked by New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns, left, as guard Mikal Bridges defends during first half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York.
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‘Ghostbusters’ cast visits kids at Maimonides
“Ghostbusters” directors Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan, actor Celeste O’Connor, and costumed groups meet pediatric patients at Maimonides Children’s Hospital. Photo: Maimonides
Pediatric patients at Maimonides Children’s Hospital were greeted by “Ghostbusters” directors Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan, actor Celeste O’Connor, and other cast members. The visit was made on Ghostbusters Day, which celebrates the popular movie franchise.
A group, also dressed in official uniforms and equipped with Proton Packs, arrived in the famous Ecto-1 vehicle. They went to the center to say hello, give out toys, slime and special themed gowns for patients.
The event was part of the Starlight Children’s Foundation, which was founded in 1982. The organization aims to deliver happiness to seriously ill children and their families through programs that impact millions of kids annually.
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