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NYC Mayor Abolishes Bedtime for NBA Finals Fun
4 Jun
Summary
- Mayor Mamdani issued an executive order suspending bedtimes during NBA Finals.
- The order aims to let children watch the New York Knicks' historic championship run.
- The playful decree was signed on June 1 with children present.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City has introduced a whimsical executive order to coincide with the NBA Finals, temporarily suspending all bedtimes within the city. This playful decree, enacted on June 1, aims to allow children to stay up and support the New York Knicks during their historic championship series. The signing ceremony was attended by several young fans dressed in Knicks colors, who added their handprint stamps to the official document.
The decision comes as the Knicks are set to face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, with game tip-offs scheduled for 8:30 pm ET. This start time would typically mean younger fans miss significant portions of the games on school nights. Mayor Mamdani expressed his delight in making this decision, stating it was not a difficult one for a lifelong Knicks supporter.
The tongue-in-cheek order, humorously drafted in Comic Sans, explicitly states that bedtimes are repealed until the Knicks complete their championship run. This move has garnered amused reactions online, with many parents and basketball enthusiasts praising the mayor's creative approach to embracing the city's basketball fever. Beyond his mayoral duties, Mamdani is also known for his passion for football, particularly his support for Arsenal.
