Brian Ellner

Managing Director @APCOworldwide | Advocate for equality, led NY marriage win | @MikeBloomberg alum | Husband & Dad | Opinions mine

[The New York Times @nytimes]

From @TheAthletic: "What could have been the best night in a New York Knicks fan’s life instead felt like a massive middle finger," our columnist writes. "James Dolan saw this night, this big New York moment, and strangled the fun out of it." https://t.co/nX1LYIEyf8

[ESPN @espn]

Brunson on Wemby shoving him in Game 3:

"Whatever you saw is what you saw."

[Van Jones @VanJones68]

Overheard on the streets of NYC: “The problem with last night: it was supposed to be a Knicks game. But it turned into the Met Gala. All of these rich people poured in -- paying $10K to $150K a ticket. And then they sat there with their pinkies sticking out while the refs were committing FELONIES against our team! We were in foul trouble TWO MINUTES into the fourth quarter??? GET OUTTA HERE!! The refs must have been bought and paid for by the league! They want to keep the series going so they can keep making money. BUT THE FANS SHOULD HAVE BEEN TEARING THE PLACE APART WITH EVERY BAD CALL!! SCARE the refs!! Make em fear for their LIVES!! THIS IS NEW YORK FREAKING CITY GODDAMMIT !!!!”

[The New York Times @nytimes]

From @TheAthletic: "What could have been the best night in a New York Knicks fan’s life instead felt like a massive middle finger," our columnist writes. "James Dolan saw this night, this big New York moment, and strangled the fun out of it." https://t.co/enH2WOyysp

[NASA @NASA]

Introducing Artemis III.

Four astronauts. Three launches. Two dockings. One splashdown.

In 2027, the Artemis III mission will practice docking the Orion spacecraft with two lunar landers in low Earth orbit — the capability we need to return humanity to the Moon’s surface.

[NBA History @NBAHistory]

"Still waiting for a smile out of you. You're up 2-0. What's the story? Are you not happy?"

KOBE: "What's there to be happy about?"

"You're up 2-0."

KOBE: "Job's not finished. Job finished? I don't think so."

This moment happened 17 years ago today!

[Steven Fulop @StevenFulop]

These economic impact numbers are crazy. The Knicks story isn’t just a sports story - it’s also citywide economic surge story concentrated over a few weeks, with measurable impact across New York’s economy.

What is a Knicks playoff run worth to New York City?

🏀 $90 million - Estimated economic activity generated by each home playoff game

🏀 $202 million - Already generated by the Knicks’ postseason run to date

🏀 Up to $465 million — Total
projected economic impact across the full postseason

🏀 $140M+ - Estimated revenue generated inside Madison Square Garden from playoff games

🏀 60% - Increase in sales reported at bars and restaurants near MSG on game nights

🏀 Millions - New Yorkers engaging from restaurants, bars, and neighborhoods across all five boroughs

🏀 27 years — Time since the Knicks last reached the NBA Finals

[New York Basketball @NBA_NewYork]

City Hall announces another Knicks watch party capacity 5,000 at Bryant Park

Free, registration required

This is in addition to Wollman Rink and Brooklyn Bowl

[Omar Jimenez @OmarJimenez]

I tried to report in the Knicks crowd after the game 1 win, I never stood a chance 😂

[NBA @NBA]

Create space.
Switch hands.
Dribble closer.
Spin right.
Fake the shot.
Absorb the contact.
Splash.

Jalen Brunson was in his bag tonight 😮‍💨

[Laurie Garrett @Laurie_Garrett]

KNICKS!!!!!!
NYC has turned on the blue and orange lights.

[Josh Turek @turek4iowa]

My name is Josh Turek. I am a 2-time gold medalist, 4-time Paralympian in wheelchair basketball, one of the first permanently disabled members of the Iowa House, and I am honored to be Iowa's Democratic nominee for United States Senate.

If you are ready to push for change, join me: https://t.co/rXejLpuhG8

[James Talarico @jamestalarico]

I want to thank Senator John Cornyn for his years representing our state. 

We don’t agree on everything, but we both still believe in public service.

To Senator Cornyn’s supporters: you have a place in our campaign.

[Craig Spencer MD MPH @Craig_A_Spencer]

A year ago I warned what would happen if the U.S. tore down our disease detection system around the world

With Hantavrirus and now a very concerning Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, we are seeing VERY clearly what we’ve lost.

And why it matters.

Read my @TheAtlantic piece from a year ago outlining what happened, and follow along as I continue to cover these issues in the coming days.

https://t.co/5P2oQ6uoOE

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

MIT is doing less research and enrolling fewer graduate students as a result of federal actions, the university president warned. Federally funded research on campus is down more than 20 percent compared to this time last year, she said. https://t.co/hjZ3bWKxIr

[The New York Times @nytimes]

From @TheAthletic: In the wake of Jason Collins’ death earlier this week, Charles Barkley lamented how little he thinks societal acceptance has changed since Collins came out as the first openly gay player in the NBA more than a decade ago.
https://t.co/UvsQlvNWlt

[Waymo @Waymo]

We’re expanding in Miami, with Austin, Atlanta, Houston and the SF Bay Area up next. Soon we'll cover 1,400+ square miles across 11 cities. We’re helping more people get around safely and seamlessly.

[Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) @MIT]

Science is Curiosity on a Mission: It includes all of us who ask "why" and make it our mission to find out. These are the discoveries that move the country forward. The pursuit of ideas that seemed impossible until they weren’t. #CuriosityOnAMission

[Billie Jean King @BillieJeanKing]

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, a founding advisory board member for the @BJK_Foundation, and our dear friend.

Jason changed lives through his courage, authenticity, and commitment to helping others feel seen.

His legacy extends far beyond basketball. He helped move sports and society forward with strength.

We share our heartfelt condolences with his loved ones and all who were impacted by his life and leadership.

[Jason Kidd @RealJasonKidd]

This one hurts. Jason Collins was a pioneer. He had courage like you've never seen. He was an incredible teammate. And having him in Brooklyn at the start of my coaching journey meant so much. Those who knew him were blessed to call him a friend. You are already missed my brother. Rest in power. 💔