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Knicks Finals Prompt NYC Mayor to End Kids' Bedtimes

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Monday repealing kids' bedtimes to ensure young fans can watch the Knicks in the NBA Finals. The 112th mayor made the playful announcement as the Knicks face the Spurs in their first championship series since 1973.

The executive order directly addresses the challenge of late-game tip-offs. Each NBA Finals game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET, potentially conflicting with children's sleep schedules. Mamdani's directive ensures young Knicks supporters can stay up late cheering their team without parental interference.

The document states: "I hereby direct that bedtimes in the City of New York are repealed during the NBA Finals so that kids of all ages can root for their New York Knicks." Mamdani signed the order surrounded by children wearing Knicks jerseys, with their handprints appearing on the official document.

The mayor humorously noted he doesn't typically make difficult decisions, calling this one of the easiest of his tenure. Mamdani previously joked about Knicks ticket prices and even tagged city sanitation workers after the Eastern Conference sweep, showing his playful engagement with the team's historic run.