Knicks owner clashes with Mamdani over tight security, cancelling NBA Finals party
Mamdani rejected Dolan's complaints, saying the city had approved the requested number of watch party attendees.
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Mamdani rejected Dolan's complaints, saying the city had approved the requested number of watch party attendees.
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