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NYPD deploying 10,000 officers for historic Knicks championship parade
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- The New York Police Department will deploy 10,000 officers to secure the New York Knicks' ticker-tape parade celebrating their first NBA championship in 53 years.
- The parade will start at 10 a.m. ET near Battery Park, proceed up Broadway through the Canyon of Heroes, and end at City Hall, with Alicia Keys scheduled to perform.
- Security measures include early screening of attendees, restricted items such as bags and metal bottles, and limited access to certain subway stations along the parade route.
- The City Hall ceremony is ticketed, with additional restrictions prohibiting pets, backpacks, strollers, umbrellas, and weapons, while residents and office workers along the route need proper identification for access.
- Officials urged fans to arrive early and prioritize public safety during the celebrations.
