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New York City Ends Ban on Knicks Watch Party Outside Madison Square Garden

City officials reversed a prohibition on public viewing events for the Knicks' playoff games. The change occurred on Wednesday ahead of the team's first contest in the N.B.A. finals series.

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The change occurred on Wednesday ahead of the team's first contest in the N.B.A. finals series. Officials did not provide details on security measures or capacity limits for the gatherings.

Background on the Original Restriction The ban had prevented organized outdoor screenings during earlier playoff rounds. City agencies had cited crowd-control and public-safety concerns when the restriction was first imposed. No further statements from officials were released on Wednesday regarding future events or additional policy adjustments.

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