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The New York Police Department (NYPD) and U.S. Secret Service canceled an outdoor watch party outside Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday, citing security requirements tied to President Donald Trump's planned attendance at the event.

The New York Police Department (NYPD) and U.S. Secret Service canceled an outdoor watch party outside Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday, citing security requirements tied to President Donald Trump's planned attendance at the event.

Authorities established a security perimeter around MSG from West 30th to West 35th streets between Sixth and Eighth avenues, closing the area to vehicular and general pedestrian traffic starting at 4 p.m., with five designated entry points.

Authorities established a security perimeter around MSG from West 30th to West 35th streets between Sixth and Eighth avenues, closing the area to vehicular and general pedestrian traffic starting at 4 p.m., with five designated entry points.

Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Matt McCool advised ticketed fans to arrive at least two hours before the 8:30 p.m. ET tipoff to clear "multiple layers" of security, including TSA-style magnetometer screening.

Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Matt McCool advised ticketed fans to arrive at least two hours before the 8:30 p.m. ET tipoff to clear "multiple layers" of security, including TSA-style magnetometer screening.

Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he purchased a standing-room-only ticket for nearly $1,000 to attend Game 3, adding he had no scheduled meeting planned with the president.

Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he purchased a standing-room-only ticket for nearly $1,000 to attend Game 3, adding he had no scheduled meeting planned with the president.

Alternative watch parties for Game 3 were scheduled for Bryant Park, accommodating up to 5,000 people, as well as at Wollman Rink in Central Park and Brooklyn Bowl. The NYPD said that outdoor watch parties outside MSG were expected to resume for Game 4.

Alternative watch parties for Game 3 were scheduled for  Bryant Park, accommodating up to 5,000 people, as well as at Wollman Rink in Central Park and Brooklyn Bowl. The NYPD said that outdoor watch parties outside MSG were expected to resume for Game 4.

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The NYPD and Secret Service canceled an outdoor watch party outside Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday, citing security requirements tied to President Donald Trump's planned attendance at the event.

The NYPD and Secret Service canceled an outdoor watch party outside Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday, citing security requirements tied to President Donald Trump's planned attendance at the event.

During the Game 2 watch party on Friday, 26 people were taken into custody — 17 arrested and charged, and nine issued summonses for disorderly conduct. One person was also accused of punching a police officer in the face.

During the Game 2 watch party on Friday, 26 people were taken into custody — 17 arrested and charged, and nine issued summonses for disorderly conduct. One person was also accused of punching a police officer in the face.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he purchased a standing-room-only ticket for nearly $1,000 to attend Game 3, adding he had no scheduled meeting planned with the president.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he purchased a standing-room-only ticket for nearly $1,000 to attend Game 3, adding he had no scheduled meeting planned with the president.

Alternative watch parties for Game 3 were held at Bryant Park, accommodating up to 5,000 people, as well as at Wollman Rink in Central Park and Brooklyn Bowl. The NYPD said outdoor watch parties outside MSG were expected to resume for Game 4.

Alternative watch parties for Game 3 were held at Bryant Park, accommodating up to 5,000 people, as well as at Wollman Rink in Central Park and Brooklyn Bowl. The NYPD said outdoor watch parties outside MSG were expected to resume for Game 4.

Trump attending the NBA Finals is a selfish move that burdens thousands of New Yorkers with massive security disruptions, canceled events and taxpayer-funded costs. A sitting president should be willing to make personal sacrifices rather than force 20,000 fans to deal with the chaos. Watching the game on TV would've been the right call.

Trump attending the NBA Finals is a selfish move that burdens thousands of New Yorkers with massive security disruptions, canceled events and taxpayer-funded costs. A sitting president should be willing to make personal sacrifices rather than force 20,000 fans to deal with the chaos. Watching the game on TV would've been the right call.

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Trump is a lifelong New Yorker and Knicks fan who has every right to attend an NBA Finals game in his home city. The outrage is pure double standards — no one would've batted an eye if Obama or Biden showed up courtside. A president supporting his hometown team is something worth celebrating, not condemning.

Trump is a lifelong New Yorker and Knicks fan who has every right to attend an NBA Finals game in his home city. The outrage is pure double standards — no one would've batted an eye if Obama or Biden showed up courtside. A president supporting his hometown team is something worth celebrating, not condemning.

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This is a selfish move where the president is burdening thousands of New Yorkers with massive security disruptions, canceled events and taxpayer-funded costs for his own ego. A sitting president should be willing to make personal sacrifices rather than force 20,000 fans to deal with the chaos. Watching the game on TV would've been the right call.

This is a selfish move where the president is burdening thousands of New Yorkers with massive security disruptions, canceled events and taxpayer-funded costs for his own ego. A sitting president should be willing to make personal sacrifices rather than force 20,000 fans to deal with the chaos. Watching the game on TV would've been the right call.

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