New York Mayor Mamdani announces a public lottery to distribute free seats for a Knicks championship celebration at City Hall Plaza in Lower Manhattan. The event is planned as a live ceremony, following what officials expect could be one of the city’s largest ticker-tape parades. According to reporting, the lottery will select 600 fans to attend and watch the ceremony, with access described as courtside-style seating. The selection process is presented as an effort to broaden public participation in the celebration. The ceremony includes Knicks honors such as the presentation of keys to the city, and is expected to feature members of the team, including Finals MVP Jalen Brunson. The decision also reflects Mamdani’s stated message that the championship belongs to the people. City Hall Plaza capacity limits the number of attendees, prompting the lottery approach for fans who want to be in the viewing area. Details about how to enter the lottery and the selection timeline are set by the city.