The Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years had a local flavor.
Traded deadline acquisition Jose Alvarado, a Brooklyn native, offered his Christ the King in Middle Village, Queens coach a moment of reflection nearly a decade after the freshly minted champ played for him.
“I wasn’t thinking in this picture that Alvarado would one day win an NBA Championship. I was probably telling him to stop sneaking into the corner and get back on defense,” Joe Arbitello wrote on Instagram. “Proud is an understatement. This kid is a product of doing things the right way.”
Jose Alvarado holds the NBA Finals trophy draped in a Puerto Rican flag. Getty Images
Arbitello described some of the characteristics that make Alvarado such a successful player, noting his loyalty was notable, as he stayed at Christ the King and played for just one AAU team throughout his amateur career in what is a rarity, especially in this era.
The loyalty extended to his college decision, as he picked and stuck with Georgia Tech for his entire college career.
Another trait described by Arbitello was that whenever he was on the bench, Alvardo was always engaged in the game and never moped.
The coach recalled the young point guard telling him from the bench that he was “getting paid to have the best seat in the house.”
Jose Alvarado in Game 5 of the NBA Finals NBAE via Getty Images
His addition proved critical to the team’s championship run as he drained critical three-pointers during comebacks in Games 4 and 5 and gave star Jalen Brunson crucial rest by playing quality minutes.
Now, Christ the King, which boasts the likes of Lamar Odom, Jayson Williams, Speedy Claxton, Sue Bird, Chamique Holdsclaw and Tina Charles among its alumni, has another NBA champion among its graduates.
A father-son duo in San Antonio to watch their beloved Knicks win the NBA championship Saturday claimed they were assaulted by a pair of Spurs fans outside of their hotel.
The victim, 29, told KSAT that he and his father, 62, were jumped by two people wearing Spurs gear near Hotel Valencia Riverwalk around 12:30 a.m. Saturday.
The man said he and his dad, both wearing Knicks jerseys, were returning from the Game 5 title-clinching win when they were targeted.
A father-son duo claimed they were attacked by Spurs fans outside the Hotel Valencia Riverwalk on Saturday. Google Maps
His father was taken to a local hospital for treatment after the assault, according to the San Antonio Police Department, though the severity of his injuries are unclear.
An anonymous Knicks fan shared a post on the Knicks subreddit recounting a near-identical assault, though it’s unconfirmed if it was posted by the same 29-year-old man.
The Knicks won the NBA Finals on Saturday. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
The Redditor asked for members of Knicks nation to “pray for my Dad” after two strangers “sucker-punched” them while they were stepping out of their Uber near the Hotel Valencia Riverwalk on Saturday.
The user detailed their 62-year-old father’s harrowing injuries, ranging from a “small brain bleed” to gashes on his face that required stitches. He said his father has since been discharged.
“This was terrifying. One of the best moments of my life turned into one of the worst,” the redditor wrote.
Game 5 was on the San Antonio Spurs’ home court. Lone Pine Press for NY Post
The two suspects are still at large, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
Tens of thousands of fans flooded the streets of the Big Apple during the Knicks’ historic Finals run.
The son told KSAT that he and his father were wearing Knicks jerseys when they were attacked. NBAE via Getty Images
And while the majority of the celebrations remained under control some clashes did erupt between Knicks and Spurs fans.
One daredevil Spurs fan went viral for trying to fight every Knicks fan in his immediate vicinity inside Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station on Saturday night. He was seen chasing down multiple Knicks fans while throwing uncoordinated punches before a police officer escorted him away.
On Wednesday, 17-year-old Johnny Aumuller was beaten into a coma by a brute bellowing “Spurs in 7” during a livestreamed Midtown brawl.
The San Antonio Police Department said it is investigating several viral videos capturing “assaults against New York Knicks fans” in the city.
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Your Amazon Prime Day FAQs, answered
What is Amazon Prime Day and when is it?
Prime Day is Amazon’s biggest sale of the year, offering deep discounts on bestsellers and everyday essentials. This year’s event runs from Tuesday, June 23 at 3 a.m. ET through Saturday, June 27at 3 a.m. ET.
How long is Prime Day?
This year, shoppers can take advantage of four days of Prime Day deals: Tuesday, June 23 at 3 a.m. ET through Saturday, June 27at 3 a.m. ET.
What’s new about Prime Day in 2026?
In addition to pushing up the sale to June, Amazon is including several new programs and promotions, including:
Today’s Big Deals program: New daily discounts up to 50% off or more
New deals dropping as often as every five minutes during the sale
Prime members gain access to exclusive travel deals
Prime members who spend $15 or more on a qualifying online grocery order have a chance to win free groceries for a year
Prime members who set up a deal alert with Alexa have a chance to win a $1,000 Amazon gift card
Through June 26, Prime members can get a large pepperoni or cheese pizza from Little Caesars for $5
Through June 26, Prime members who purchase a new car through Amazon Autos get a $1,500 Amazon gift card
Do you have to be an Amazon Prime member to shop?
Prime Day and all its amazing discounts are exclusively available to Prime members. However interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to try Prime, and its many benefits with no strings attached, and gain access to exclusive deals and the convenience of fast, free shipping.
What are the best deals?
From reporting on Amazon sales for years, we can tell you for certain that Prime Day is the ideal time to stock up on beauty and skincare staples, score big-ticket tech for less, bestselling vacuums, and comb through the massive catalog of Amazon best-sellers. Plus, since this year’s sale runs before Father’s Day and the Fourth of July, expect to see discounted gifts for dads, Americana-themed deals and summer hosting essentials.
Is it worth it?
We certainly think so! Prime Day is a great chance to score deals on thousands of best-sellers, top tech and appliances and every day essentials. Our team diligently sorts through all the offers to find you only the very best items to grab on sale.
When is the next Prime Day?
Already wondering when Amazon’s next Prime Day is? We expect Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days sale event to return in fall 2026. Follow Post Wanted’s around-the-clock coverage, and you’ll be the first to know about headline-worthy sales. Click here to find all of the best deals.
Brooklyn-based financial journalist Will Kenton has over a decade of experience covering the intersection of money, economics and culture. Specializing in investing, personal finance and retirement planning, his work has appeared in Investopedia, AP News, Business Insider and TIME Stamped. While at Investopedia, Will was the creative force behind the Anxiety Index, a proprietary tool used to gauge investor sentiment. His expertise is rooted in behavioral economics — a field he explored as associate editor of the New School Economics Review — and he aims to help readers navigate the “predictable irrationality” that influences financial decisions. Will holds a BA from Ohio University, an MA in economics from The New School and a Ph.D. in English literature from NYU. Beyond his financial career, he is also an award-winning playwright featured in the Red Bull Theater’s annual festival.
That was no different on Monday morning when the ‘Nova Knicks took to the table on “Today.”
Jalen Brunson could not help himself when asked why Madison Square Garden is a great venue for a wedding — celebrity fan Taylor Swift is reported to be having her nuptials there this summer — he had to throw a verbal jab at teammate Josh Hart about his moment to forget in Game 4.
Jalen Brunson,Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges on Good Morning America @jonmoxIeys/X
“A lot of great things happen there. When we’re down one, and you miss wide-open layups.” Brunson said while hugging Hart.
Hart had a retort at the ready.
“For me, I just wanted to set up an epic last possession. We wouldn’t have that OG tip-in without that missed layup,” Hart said. “I was willing to sacrifice that layup so OG could get the tip-in. I was trying to be a good teammate.”
Hart’s missed layup threatened the Knicks’ historic 29-point comeback win with just over two minutes left in the fourth quarter.
But after two uncharacteristic missed free throws by Victor Wembanyama and a basket by Brunson, it set up the infamous OG Anunoby tip-in that sealed Game 4.
i knew they were gonna rag on josh for that missed lay up im glad we can laugh abt it now bc it was not funny then 😭 pic.twitter.com/hpBw7XxH8r
— sports live tweeter yadira (@jonmoxIeys) June 15, 2026
That historic comeback shifted the momentum of the series, leading to the Knicks’ Game 5 win, clinching the series, and their first championship since 1973.
Brunson had one of his best games of the playoffs, scoring 45 points in yet another late rally.
Josh Hart misses a layup during Game 4 of the NBA Finals on June 10. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
It is another trophy that the ‘Nova Knicks — Brunson, Hart and Mikal Bridges — can add to their collection after winning the national championship in 2016 with Villanova.
All three will return next season with back-to-back championships in mind.
But first, the Knicks take to the road on Thursday for a parade and a trip down the Canyon of Heroes.
A 2-year-old boy was found dead inside a Queens home early Monday — and a 2-year-old girl was left clinging to life hours later when she fell from a second-story Brooklyn window, cops said.
The first tragic toddler was discovered unconscious and unresponsive inside an Ozone Park residence at 107th Avenue and 88th Street around 1:15 a.m., police said.
He was rushed to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
A 2-year-old boy was found dead inside a home at 107th Avenue and 88th Street in Ozone Park around 1:15 a.m., police said. Google Maps
The boy’s body showed no visible signs of trauma, and the circumstances of his death remain under investigation, cops said.
In an unrelated tragedy several hours later, a 2-year-old Brooklyn girl was critically hurt when she plunged two floors from a window while her mom used the bathroom, cops said.
Cops responded to a 911 call from the home on East 2nd Street near Ryder Avenue in Midwood around 8 a.m., authorities said.
A 2-year-old girl was critically hurt when she fell two floors from a Midwood, Brooklyn window while her mom used the bathroom, cops said. Google Maps
She was discovered on the ground with injuries that pointed to a fall from an “elevated position,” police said.
She was rushed to Maimonides Medical Center, where she was listed in critical condition.
No criminality is suspected in the fall, cops said.
Some call a dog man’s best friend, but if you’re an actual pet parent, you know they’re bona fide family members.
Besides being a much cuter alternative to a fancy alarm system, they provide companionship and the type of love some of us don’t even experience with other humans.
Having a dog has been scientifically shown to reduce stress and slow cognitive decline, giving owners all the more reason to provide their four-legged pals with the best care. While that can come in the way of the top food and treats, the best dog supplements offer another way to support their well-being.
Like supplements for humans, supplements for dogs can fill nutritional gaps, improve digestion, joint health and mobility — all the things that lead to a happier pet.
Not all supplements are created equal, so this isn’t the type of product to practice your blind buying skills on.
For tips on what to look for and avoid, jump to our FAQ below, or keep scrolling to see our tight roundup of the top supplements for your furry friend. Note: It’s important to speak with your veterinarian before adding anything new to your dog’s routine.
Rapid results are common, with 94% of dogs showing improved mobility in only 3 weeks.
Fast shipping with orders leaving the USA warehouse within 24 hours of purchase.
Subscription options provide a 10% discount that lowers the daily cost to a more affordable $1.50.
Cons:
Achieving the fastest results requires doubling the daily dosage for the initial 3-week period.
Wuffes is a premium pet wellness brand dedicated to extending a dog’s active years so that they are healthy and happy. What you feed your dog is like fuel for cars. You want to put in premium products to help them run as long as they can.
Rather than just being a treat, its Hip & Joint Chews are a high-potency, vet-formulated health intervention designed to combat the inflammation and cartilage breakdown that affects dogs as they age.
Based on the brand’s site, mobility improved for 94% of dogs within just 3 weeks of doubling daily chews, with 99% seeing results after 90 days.
Every order is processed quickly and shipped from a USA-based warehouse within 24 hours. Owners can choose a convenient 30-day delivery cycle that reduces the daily cost to just $1.50, offering a 10% savings over the standard $1.67 rate while making sure their pet never misses a day of essential support.
By using these scientifically formulated chews to enhance bone and joint health, you’ll see your dog regain their vitality through improved mobility, a renewed eagerness to play and a visible ease in leaping to and from the bed — even when they know they’re not supposed to be up there.
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Amazon
Pros:
Provides relief from diarrhea.
Powder formula is easy to mix in wet food.
Comes in a liver flavor pets love.
Cons:
Serving size may overwhelm smaller portions of wet food.
Changes in lifestyle, medication, or stress levels can negatively impact a dog’s stool quality. To keep things moving in the right direction, many vets recommend Purina Pro Plan FortiFlora, which supports intestinal balance with a single-strain probiotic.
Its powder form is easy to administer, dissolving into wet food without a trace. Most pet owners report that animals enjoy the liver flavor, though some say the serving size may be too much for smaller dogs, even if spread over two feedings. While it may not be a solution for pets with serious digestive issues (see your vet to rule out worms and other potential causes), many dogs experience relief and healthier bowel movements with this added to their routine.
Cornbread
Pros:
GMP-certified facilities.
Reduces anxiety and aids mobility.
Made with USDA organic ingredients.
Cons:
Only available in one dose.
Made from Kentucky-grown organic hemp, this full-spectrum CBD offers natural stress relief for dogs, as well as cats. Containing 33 milligrams of hemp flower, dogs literally lap up this liquid formulated in a delicious vegan corndog flavor. While it’s also a great option for dogs with mobility issues, many pet owners like to give it to their fur babies before fireworks or travel. “We use this during the summer months,” one pet owner wrote in their review. “A lot of fireworks, even on July 5th, have my German shepherds jumping and hearts pounding through their chests. [This] keeps them calm enough but not knocked out.”
Amazon
Pros:
Easy to administer.
Also supports joint health.
No artificial flavors or dyes.
Cons:
Does not include a dropper.
Pet experts often recommend Omega-3s for dogs with itchy and inflamed skin. Nordic Naturals Omega-3 is high quality, rich in EPA and DHA, and promotes a healthier inflammatory response. It’s simple, effective and can even help improve the look of your pet’s coat. Highly rated by pet owners who purchased the supplement through Amazon, this fish oil supplement for dogs has been called everything from “magic in a bottle” to simply “magic” for easing allergy symptoms.
Chewy
Pros:
NASC Certified.
Includes vitamin C for a dose of antioxidants.
Tub container helps keep chews fresh.
Cons:
Dogs under 25 pounds need to have chews torn in half.
If you’re looking for a simple supplement to support nutritional gaps and overall health, this multi-vitamin supplement from Greenies is a great option. It has a variety of actives, including glucosamine for joint health, omega-3 fatty acids and L-carnitine, all of which work together to help your dog feel its best. The chewy texture and chicken flavor make them think they’re enjoying a treat, plus the formula has a yeast culture to promote better digestive health. Highly rated by customers on Chewy, it earns high marks for effectiveness, long-term benefits and ease of use.
FAQ
What supplements should all dogs take?
While a whole diet should provide adequate nutrients for your pet, that doesn’t always happen. Vet recommendations will vary depending on your dog’s unique needs, but the supplements most commonly recommended are as follows:
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA & DHA): To support a healthy coat and reduce inflammation.
Probiotics & Prebiotics: For a healthy microbiome and digestive tract.
Joint Supplements: Search out supplements with MSM, Glucosamine and Chondroitin, which have been shown to promote muscle recovery, cartilage and bone health.
What ingredients should I avoid in dog supplements?
When selecting a dog supplement, avoid known toxins and unnecessary preservatives. Things to watch for include:
Artificial dyes: Color dyes (think Red #40, Yellow #5) are for superficial purposes and may trigger an allergic reaction in your pet.
Garlic and Onion: Known to be harmful to dogs, similar to chocolate.
Do vets recommend supplements for dogs?
Vets don’t typically recommend supplements if your dog is eating a whole and balanced diet. However, if it’s experiencing certain health conditions, such as dry skin or arthritis, a supplement may be recommended. If you’re concerned about the health of your pet, it’s important to take them to a medical professional instead of trying to treat the problem yourself. While it may seem cost-effective in the short term, there could be underlying issues that need to be addressed.
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Cape Verde’s historic World Cup draw against Spain has turned its 40-year-old goalkeeper into one of the early breakout stories of the tournament.
Josimar José Évora Dias, known as Vozinha, produced a standout performance Monday as Cape Verde held Spain to a stunning 0-0 draw in its World Cup opener, recording seven saves.
For a nation appearing at the tournament for the first time, a point against one of world soccer’s biggest names was a landmark result.
Cape Verde goalie Vozinha celebrates after his team’s World Cup draw against Spain on June 15, 2026. REUTERS
For Vozinha, it also brought an extraordinary surge in attention.
The veteran keeper’s Instagram following climbed from roughly 46,000 before kickoff to roughly 2.4 million as of this writing, turning him from a respected international veteran into one of the tournament’s most talked-about players.
It was a performance for the ages, and Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper, Vozinha, has got the follower growth to match 🔥 pic.twitter.com/a8xIFJpBzJ
“I worked all my life for this, for this moment, for this dream,” Vozinha told Fox after the game. “A lot of generations in the past was dreaming for this.’
The rise fits into a wider World Cup trend in which lesser-known players have suddenly found themselves pushed into the spotlight through social media.
The Post previously reported on NYCFC defender Kai Trewin going viral before the tournament, while New Zealand defender Tim Payne also saw his following explode after an online push from fans.
Vozinha’s surge, though, came directly off the back of a result that will mean far more than a few extra followers.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, left, makes a save after shot by Spain’s Ferran Torres (7) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. AP Photo/Mike Stewart
Spain entered the match expected to start its campaign with a win, but Cape Verde frustrated the European powerhouse throughout the game. The tournament debutants stayed organized, absorbed pressure and relied on their veteran goalkeeper to help see them through.
Vozinha plays his club soccer for Chaves in Portugal and has been part of Cape Verde’s national team setup for years. But Monday gave him a level of global recognition few would have expected before kickoff.
The final whistle gave Cape Verde its first World Cup point and one of the most significant results in the country’s soccer history.
For Spain, it was a frustrating start to Group H.
For Cape Verde, it was proof that it could compete on the biggest stage.
And for Vozinha, it was the performance that turned a 40-year-old goalkeeper into a viral sensation.
Sirens forward Casey O’Brien had a tough start to her PWHL career. She felt like her game was misunderstood.
The 2025 No. 3 overall pick, coming off a women’s college player of the year campaign at powerhouse Wisconsin, viewed herself primarily as a playmaker, someone whose vision and passing ability created offense for her teammates.
But coach Greg Fargo and his assistant Josh Sciba told her they wanted her to hold the puck more and look to create for herself.
O’Brien was goalless as the calendar neared the end of 2025. She was frustrated. Her teammate Kristýna Kaltounková, the 2025 No. 1 overall pick, joined the choir in encouraging her to shoot the puck.
Casey O’Brien #26 of the New York Sirens waits for a faceoff during a game against the Toronto Sceptres on at the Prudential Center April 15, 2026. Getty Images
With the Sirens playing in Dallas for a PWHL Takeover Tour stop on Dec. 28, an annoyed O’Brien decided she had enough.
She tried to make a play on the puck, but was unsuccessful. Kaltounková told her not to get discouraged.
Then, on her next shift, O’Brien scored her first PWHL goal. She went on to light the lamp two more times that day for her first hat trick.
Each time she skated back to the bench, Kaltounková greeted her with a smirk and an “I told you so.”
That game was a tipping point for O’Brien. Her trust in the coaching staff had been cemented. Her confidence soared.
She went on to lead all PWHL rookies with 22 points (seven goals and 15 assists). She finished second only to Sarah Fillier on the Sirens in points.
O’Brien found out last month that she was a finalist for Rookie of the Year and will learn at the PWHL awards show Tuesday whether she beat out Montréal defender Nicole Gosling and Boston defender Haley Winn for the award.
For most players, being named a finalist for Rookie of the Year would be a season-defining achievement, a way to qualify a player’s first season as a resounding success.
“It’s definitely hard not to look back on the season and be disappointed by it, just because we’re not playing in the playoffs,” O’Brien told The Post last month. “That was the ultimate goal.
Casey O’Brien #26 of the New York Sirens celebrates after scoring against the Minnesota Frost at the Prudential Center on January 16, 2026. Getty Images
“My biggest expectation was I want to make playoffs. Since we didn’t achieve that goal as a team, it’s hard for me to look back on this season as a success for myself because so much of my individual markers on my success is how well the team does.”
O’Brien wants to win with the Sirens for her city.
O’Brien grew up in SoHo and spent countless hours commuting to hockey practices in New Jersey. She remembers waking up before dawn for 6 a.m. games at Chelsea Piers and idolizing the Rangers.
One of her favorite memories came at age 7, when she skated during an intermission at Madison Square Garden.
“When they announced me, ‘Manhattan’s own, Casey O’Brien,’ I almost started crying,” she said. “I would love to go back and tell my younger self that I’d get the opportunity to play my own professional game there one day.”
O’Brien’s impressive rookie season has established her among the league’s brightest young stars. But she’s already looking ahead to what’s next.
O’Brien received a qualifying offer from the Sirens, who protected her rights in Phase 1 of the PWHL expansion process in early June.
The missed playoff opportunity still lingers. The Sirens remained in contention until the second-to-last game of the season, leaving O’Brien replaying key moments.
Casey O’Brien #26 of the New York Sirens interacts with fans prior to the PWHL Takeover tour game in Chicago on March 25, 2026. Getty Images
One game in Detroit stands out, when she failed to convert on two breakaway opportunities in a loss.
“If I score on either breakaway, maybe we win,” she said. “You look back on how one play or a couple plays could change the entire outcome of the season.”
The frustration has fueled her offseason training. O’Brien plans to focus on finishing chances, improving breakaway moves and capitalizing on rebounds around the net.
“It’s so motivating because the first thing I’m looking at now going into the offseason is what can I do to be someone who in those big moments next year [capitalizes],” O’Brien said. “I’m going to make sure that I’m converting, I’m going to make sure I’m making the play that in the moment it might not feel like it’s the season on the line. … I’m going to make sure that I’m going to be finishing my individual chances next season.”
If she accomplishes that, more individual accolades could be heading her way.
A New Jersey teacher and band director was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a student starting when they were just 13, officials announced.
Daniel Burbank, 37, a teacher and band director at Bloomfield Middle School and an assistant band director at Bloomfield High School, was busted Friday in a case accusing him of carrying out the abusive relationship while the student was in middle school, according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s office.
New Jersey teacher and band director Daniel Burbank, 37, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a student starting when they were just 13. Essex County Prosecutor’s Office
Burbank, a Monroe resident, allegedly continued to abuse the victim when they attended high school, officials said.
He is facing charges of sexual assault, attempted aggravated sexual assault, sexual contact, criminal restraint, endangering the welfare of a child and luring.
Another Bloomfield educator, Leo A. Donaldson, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting two male students. Donaldson, a teacher and cross-country coach, was sentenced to seven years behind bars in 2018.
Burbank’s criminal defense attorney didn’t immediately return a request for comment Monday afternoon.
Two young men were shot Sunday evening just as a Brooklyn Puerto Rican Day Parade came to a close, cops said.
A 19-year-old man was shot in the left arm and a 20-year-old man took a bullet to the back during a clash on 45th Street near 5th Avenue in Sunset Park just after 7 p.m., police said.
Footage obtained by News 12 showed a shooter dressed in all black opening fire while chasing a man wearing red pants down 45th Street, with the latter then falling behind a parked car.
Police haven’t confirmed a link between the shooting and the Sunset Park Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival, which kicked off at 5 p.m. at 59th Street and 5th Avenue and ended near 43rd Street. Video taken by a bystander showed medics and police responding to the scene, with the roped-off area just steps from dozens of lingering parade-goers.
Both victims were taken to NYU Langone Brooklyn Medical Center, where they were listed in stable condition. It was not immediately clear what sparked the fight.
The two men, 19 and a 20, were shot on 45th Street near 5th Avenue in Sunset Park just after 7 p.m., steps from multiple lingering parade-goers.
Earlier Sunday, further north in the borough, Brooklyn-born Knicks point guard Jose Alvarado started his NBA Finals victory tour at the separate Knickerbocker Avenue Puerto Rican Day Parade in Bushwick with Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
“Thank you guys so much, it means the world to me. Really,” Alvarado said as he stood on a float during the neighborhood’s eighth annual parade. “I’m a kid from Brooklyn. And the Knicks party f–kin’ did it.”
Jubilant Puerto Rican Day Parade celebrations drew revelers across the city Sunday. Michael Nagle for NY Post
A total of 63 people were taken into custody Saturday night and Sunday morning as some rowdy mobs among the thousands of jubilant fans in the Big Apple took their post-win celebrations way too far.
Bushwick’s Knickerbocker Avenue Puerto Rican Day Parade also became a celebration of the Knicks’ long-awaited NBA Finals victory. Michael Nagle for NY Post
Two teens have so far been arrested in connection to that burst of gunfire, but neither was the shooter, police said.
Carmelo Rodriguez, 18, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device; and a 17-year-old boy was charged with criminal possession of a firearm and criminal possession of a weapon in a restricted location, authorities said.
