Bars to become raucous unofficial Knicks watch parties all over NYC
With tickets to the NBA Finals basically impossible to get and official Knicks watch parties filling up fast, bars stand to be the next best thing for many New Yorkers.
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With tickets to the NBA Finals basically impossible to get and official Knicks watch parties filling up fast, bars stand to be the next best thing for many New Yorkers.
The NBA Finals is new to just about everyone on the Spurs and Knicks rosters, meaning very few players on either side can have any real idea of how the moment will seem on Wednesday night when the series gets underway.
CBS News New York's Otis Livingston is with the teams in San Antonio, site of Game 1 on Wednesday night, and Allen Devlin is checking out where many New Yorkers plan on watching the series in the city.
The Knicks will be looking to end a 53-year championship drought when they take on the Spurs in the best-of-7 series, which begins on Wednesday night in San Antonio. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
There's an undeniable buzz throughout New York City, a fever that hasn't been present since 1999, the last time the Knicks made it to the NBA Finals.
Fans are pumped for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night in San Antonio, and one can't miss the excitement around the five boroughs. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Getting to the NBA Finals proves that the Knicks and Spurs have made plenty of smart moves along the way.
CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has more on a decision that's a big hit with the youngest New York City basketball fans.
CBS News New York's Larry Ridley has more on Monday's practice as the team prepares for what will be a stiff test from the San Antonio Spurs.
Nearly a week after clinching their first NBA Finals berth since 1999, the Knicks were at last able to practice Sunday while knowing who they were practicing for,
CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer has the latest on the Eastern Conference champions' preparations.
The Knicks have been waiting all week to see who would be standing across from them in the NBA Finals. Tonight, they got their answer. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
Knicks fans are breathing a sigh of relief over reports that center Mitchell Robinson expects to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals next week despite a pinkie finger injury. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
While all of New York is in celebration mode, the Knicks are laser-focused ahead of the NBA Finals. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
The price of a seat for the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden is soaring. According to StubHub, some courtside tickets are listed for more than $123,000.
The price of a seat at Madison Square Garden is soaring. According to StubHub, some courtside tickets are listed for more than $123,000. Lower bowl seats are going for more than $41,000, and even upper level tickets are selling for more than $3,600. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
President Trump said Wednesday he expects to attend one of the NBA Finals games at Madison Square Garden.
President Trump said Wednesday he expects to attend one of the upcoming NBA Finals games at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks fans are getting excited and anxious about the upcoming NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Knicks excitement is sweeping New York City as the team heads to the NBA Finals. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston, Jenna DeAngelis and Dick Brennan report.
The Knicks have reached the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. Their playoff run is taking fans on a journey that is making league history. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston and Jenna DeAngelis report.
Celebrity fans attended the Knicks game in Cleveland as they celebrated a historic win to earn their spot in the NBA Finals.
Thousands of diehard Knicks fans poured into the New York City streets to celebrate the team that has won nine straight games in the playoffs. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
The Knicks knocked out Cleveland in the Eastern Conference finals and will play for an NBA championship for the first time in 27 years.
The Knicks have New York City celebrating in a way it hasn't in years as they swept the Cavaliers to earn their spot in the NBA Finals. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
A CBS News New York investigation has found that a car registered to the former police chief of Tuckahoe in Westchester County was involved in multiple reported hit-and-runs within minutes.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
A CBS News New York investigation has found that a car registered to the former police chief of Tuckahoe in Westchester County was involved in multiple reported hit-and-runs within minutes.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
The Anne Frank Tree in Liberty Park in Lower Manhattan is struggling to survive.
NYC's Empire State Building will pay tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Dozens of syringes and other debris were found on the beach in Manasquan on the Jersey Shore over the weekend.
A New Jersey woman is trying to understand how a shocking message was left on her birthday dessert at a local restaurant.
A small earthquake was detected in Morris County, New Jersey, on Saturday, officials say.
Starting in September, the Long Island Rail Road will offer year-round service to Montauk.
After years in the making, a team of surgeons successfully performed the first pancreas-kidney transplant on Long Island. Despite complicated risks, the first patient selected was all in. As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, the patient says the double transplant saved his life.
The names include people who died from 9/11-related illnesses.
A man was arrested after investigators said they found 23 guns and hundreds of grams of various illegal drugs at his Long Island home.
A funeral was held Sunday for a Long Island woman who died after her SUV plunged into a backyard pool.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
A coalition representing 1,000 minority-owned bodegas and supermarkets is suing to stop New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to build five city-run grocery stores.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building will pay tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help NYCFC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Starting in September, the Long Island Rail Road will offer year-round service to Montauk.
Police are searching for a gunman accused of killing two men in separate shootings just two days apart. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The NYPD says a 16-year-old has turned himself in for the deadly shooting of another teenager.
The world is remembering Dolly Parton as an icon, a trailblazer and a humanitarian hero. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
A rally was held in southeast Queens on Tuesday, pushing back against a planned lithium-ion battery storage facility.
