I understand your concern. If it were the weekend and everyone was off work, the crowds coming from New Jersey and other parts of New York would completely overwhelm Manhattan, posing a huge safety risk. Maintaining order for millions of people at once would strain police resources. Think about it, and you'll understand why it's scheduled for a weekday.
Today, I signed an Executive Order temporarily repealing bedtimes in the City of New York so that kids of all ages can watch our team in the NBA Finals.
As Mayor, you’re forced to make many difficult decisions. This was not one of them.
Go Knicks.