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Mamdani Is Channeling Knicks’ Fans Euphoria. Will It Work?

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s campaign team used some viral Knicks fan videos as inspiration for his own video strategy to convey a sense of urgency and excitement.

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Six months into his mayoralty, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is benefiting from the city’s embrace of the Knicks’ victory.
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The Knicks’ Championship Run, in 5 Voices

New Yorkers, from bartenders to teenagers to TV celebrities, turned the city orange and blue in an unusual but welcome sign of unity.

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Kim Campbell gathered with other Knicks fans outside Madison Square Garden during the N.B.A. finals.
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A Knicks-Inspired Baby-Naming Boom Is Coming After Championship Win, Experts Say

Jalen Brunson could become the next Michael Jordan of baby names, but don’t expect more Victors or Wembys, the experts say.

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“Jalen” is already a popular baby name, but Knicks-loving parents may turn to it even more now that Jalen Brunson led the team to an N.B.A. championship, experts say.
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She Didn’t Live to See the Knicks Championship. She Would Have Loved It.

It’s finally the Knicks’ time. But the five-decade title drought, full of both joy and pain, was all some devoted fans were ever able to experience.

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Jalen Brunson, the Knicks’ All-Star point guard, gave long-suffering fans realistic dreams of winning a title when he joined the team in 2022.
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The Party Was Epic. The Aftermath Was Intense.

Across the city, Knicks fans celebrated joyfully after Game 5. But near Madison Square Garden, the scene turned ugly early Sunday as some revelers became violent.

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With every victory in the Knicks’ march to Saturday’s final-seconds victory against the San Antonio Spurs, some fans in the streets engaged in mayhem.
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What to Know About the Ticker-Tape Parade for the Knicks

A parade up Broadway to City Hall on Thursday will celebrate the team’s N.B.A. championship win, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani will present players with keys to the city.

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Jalen Brunson, chosen as most valuable player in the N.B.A. finals, and his teammates are expected to attend the ticker-tape parade.
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