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Mamdani repeals kids’ bedtimes during New York Knicks’ NBA finals quest: ‘This was not a difficult decision’

The Guardian Sport Tuesday 02 June 2026, 12:32 UTC By Tom Lutz in New York 1 min read
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Knicks attempting to win their first title since 1973NYC mayor is a keen fan of city’s sports teamsZohran Mamdani’s relentless quest to corner the youth vote has continued with the news that New York’s mayor has repealed bedtime for the city’s children during the hometown Knicks’ NBA finals run. The Knicks are in the finals for the first time since 1999, and the series against the San Antonio Spurs starts on Wednesday.

  • Knicks attempting to win their first title since 1973

  • NYC mayor is a keen fan of city’s sports teams

Zohran Mamdani’s relentless quest to corner the youth vote has continued with the news that New York’s mayor has repealed bedtime for the city’s children during the hometown Knicks’ NBA finals run.

The Knicks are in the finals for the first time since 1999, and the series against the San Antonio Spurs starts on Wednesday.

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