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Maloney on Knicks Day resolution

New York City Council · Jun 30, 2026 · starts 2:44:14 · 1 min 15 sec

Council Member Maloney introduces the resolution establishing annual Knicks Day on June 13, celebrating the 2026 NBA championship and the resilience and pride the Knicks inspired across all five boroughs.

Virginia Maloney

All right.

Virginia Maloney

Thank you, Majority Leader.

Shaun Abreu

Please keep it down.

Shaun Abreu

Please keep it down for the council.

Virginia Maloney

One more thing to celebrate.

Virginia Maloney

Today I'm introducing a resolution establishing an annual Knicks Day in New York City on June 13th.

Virginia Maloney

For 53 years, New Yorkers waited for this moment.

Virginia Maloney

Across all five boroughs, neighbors gathered in living rooms, sports bars, and community spaces to watch the game.

Virginia Maloney

And once again, the Knicks reminded us that there is nowhere quite like New York.

Virginia Maloney

And we'll remember that year after year on annual Knicks Day.

Virginia Maloney

We'll ensure that we celebrate not only a championship, but the resilience, determination, and pride that this team inspired across every borough.

Virginia Maloney

The Knicks'legacy deserves a permanent place on our city's calendar.

Virginia Maloney

So congratulations once again to the 2026 NBA champion, New York Knicks.

Virginia Maloney

Thank you.

Shaun Abreu

Thank you, Councilmember.

Shaun Abreu

I believe Councilmember Palladino, you don't want to speak?

Shaun Abreu

All right.

Shaun Abreu

See no one else signed up for...

Shaun Abreu

Keep it down, please.

Shaun Abreu

If see no one else signed up for resolutions, is that right?

Shaun Abreu

We will have a voice vote on today's resolutions.

Shaun Abreu

If you wish to vote against or abstain from any of today's resolutions, please notify the Legislative Documents Unit by email or by approaching the dais.

Shaun Abreu

I will now read today's resolutions into the record.