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[NYC Department of Small Business Services @NYC_SBS]

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[NYC Department of Small Business Services @NYC_SBS]

The @FIFAWorldCup is finally here in NYC!⚽🗽

Thousands of fans are looking for watch parties - is your #smallbiz prepared?

Don't get a red card - @NYC_SBS & @FDNY can make sure your #smallbiz is game ready!
https://t.co/VYvBjpoLYl

📞888-SBS-4NYC
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[NYC Department of Small Business Services @NYC_SBS]

This #Juneteenth, we celebrate the ambition and success of NYC's Black-owned #smallbiz.

Find or share your favorite Black-owned business on our #ShopBlackNYC site: https://t.co/c3NMPBkv8u

[NYC Department of Small Business Services @NYC_SBS]

SBSers caught a glimpse of the Knicks today who never gave up in the playoffs, just like NYC small businesses

[NYC Department of Small Business Services @NYC_SBS]

We provided 450+ one-on-one direct services including:
💰 financial consultations
⚖️ legal consultations
📜 advice on competing for government contracts

Missed out? Learn about our resources: 888-SBS-4NYC or https://t.co/Ui1UpdG3He

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[NYC Department of Small Business Services @NYC_SBS]

ICYMI: Our #NYCSmallBusinessMonth Expo was a hit! 🗽🏪

Thank you to the nearly 2K #smallbiz owners, emerging entrepreneurs, partners, vendors, & @nycgov agencies who joined us to celebrate & support NYC's small businesses.

https://t.co/gvfLz47Ura

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[NYPD NEWS @NYPDnews]

UPDATE: 
Subway service in Lower Manhattan has resumed. 

There are service disruptions on the R & W lines at the City Hall station as the Knicks championship ceremony continues.

[MTA @MTA]

Reminder: There are service changes in effect across subways and buses due to the Knicks parade. Check the MTA app for the most up-to-date information about service today.

[NYCEM - Notify NYC @NotifyNYC]

.@MTA Due to the large crowds for the Knicks Championship Parade, bus service is suspended in much of lower Manhattan, & subways are skipping stations in that area. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more info, please visit https://t.co/Y3FyFdSWDu

[Department of Buildings @NYC_Buildings]

To all New Yorkers planning to attend today, parade along the Canyon of Heroes:

We know everyone is excited to catch a glimpse of the champs, but please use common sense. Accessing unauthorized rooftops & fire escapes to get a better view is dangerous & can lead to falls.

[NYC Department of Small Business Services @NYC_SBS]

RT @NYCMayor: New York: We’ve got a big crowd here celebrating our Knicks.

Bus service is suspended in much of lower Manhattan. Subways ar…

[MTA @MTA]

Happy @nyknicks day! Please note that due to the incredibly large crowds in the city for the Knicks Championship Parade, there are service changes:

• Bus service is suspended in much of lower Manhattan
• Subways are skipping multiple stations in lower Manhattan
• There may be changes to your railroad trip.

Check the MTA or TrainTime apps for real-time info.

[NYPD NEWS @NYPDnews]

KNICKS PARADE UPDATE:

All viewing pens are full. No one else will be allowed in the viewing area.

As a reminder, if you leave the viewing pens, you will not be allowed reentry.

There are no trains stopping south of Canal St in Manhattan.

[NYCEM - Notify NYC @NotifyNYC]

Knicks Parade: All viewing pens are full. No one else will be allowed in the viewing area. As a reminder, if you leave the viewing pens, you will not be allowed reentry. There are no trains stopping south of Canal St in Manhattan.

[NYC Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment @MadeinNY]

MOME's proud to announce the launch of the #MadeinNY Media Academy, with @NYC_SBS and @CUNY, to provide New Yorkers with free courses in areas including audio production, graphic arts, digital content creation, emerging technologies, and more.

Fall courses signup at @QCC_CUNY @KCCBrooklyn @Hunter_College and info here: https://t.co/1tnJzutZtu

This first-of-its-kind program, open to eligible New Yorkers 18+, provides free training on real industry equipment, with certification and job placement support. This ensures New Yorkers have the relevant skills to stay employed and take on new career paths.

[NYC Emergency Management @nycemergencymgt]

The Knicks are NYC champions, and the city is celebrating with a parade up the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday, June 18. 🏀 If you're heading down or live and work in Lower Manhattan, here's your complete guide to getting there, staying safe, and getting home.

🗓️ THE BASICS
The parade starts at 10 AM, kicking off near Bowling Green and traveling north along Broadway to City Hall. Viewing along the route is free and open to everyone, no ticket needed. Get there early, because the best spots fill up fast. We recommend arriving at least 2 hours ahead, since streets along the route close to crossing once the parade begins. The parade is family-friendly and open to all ages. Plan for crowds, weather, and street congestion, and note there will be no dedicated restroom access. If severe weather moves in, the time or date may shift, so watch official City channels.

🅿️ PARKING
Starting at 7 PM Thursday, parking is prohibited south of Canal St. Cars will be towed if not removed, so move your vehicle this evening.

🚧 STREET CLOSURES
Starting at 7 AM Thursday, everything south of Canal St closes to vehicular traffic from the Hudson River to the East River. The FDR and West Side Highway stay open. Traffic off the Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan can only go northbound on the FDR. Pedestrians can use the walkway.

🚇 SUBWAY
Starting at 4:30 AM Thursday, the Wall Street (4,5) and City Hall (R,W) stations close and reopen after the parade and ceremony. Bowling Green (4,5), Fulton (4,5,J,Z,2,3), Brooklyn Bridge (4,5,6), Chambers St (J,Z), and Park Place (2,3) stay open. Some bus routes will be diverted, so check https://t.co/LAQiaqN3hJ. After the parade, the MTA is prepared to add trains on the A, J, and 1 lines based on crowds.

🚆 METRO-NORTH & LIRR
Metro-North is adding trains to bring fans in. On the Hudson Line, an extra train departs Greystone at 7:49 AM and reaches Grand Central at 8:29 AM. On the Harlem Line, an extra train departs North White Plains at 7:32 AM and arrives at 8:19 AM. On the New Haven Line, an extra train departs Stamford at 6:52 AM and arrives at 7:53 AM, with seven trains making extra stops between 5:47 and 7:46 AM. Frequent service runs until about 2 AM to get everyone home. An alcohol ban is in effect on Metro-North and LIRR, on trains and platforms, from 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM Friday.

⛴️ NYC FERRY
If you plan on taking NYC Ferry to the parade area, we recommend boarding a ferry departing before 9 AM and arriving at the landing early. Visit https://t.co/NBoYcGXf5b for real-time schedules and alerts.

⛴️ STATEN ISLAND FERRY
Service runs every 15 minutes from 7 to 9 AM and 1 to 4 PM to bring Staten Islanders to the celebration.

🎒 SCREENING & PROHIBITED ITEMS
All attendees are screened and pens open at 6 AM. No bags allowed. Also prohibited: glass or metal water bottles (plastic is fine), bats and batons, bicycles, scooters, chairs, coolers, drones, backpacks, pets, strollers, umbrellas, and weapons. The City Hall ceremony is for ticket holders only, with the same screening and restrictions. More info: https://t.co/W7J48zQg9J

🏢 LIVE OR WORK NEARBY
Residents can reach their homes with proper identification. People who work in buildings along the route can enter with proper building ID.

♿ ACCESSIBILITY
Details on ADA viewing areas are coming soon. Watch the City's parade page for updates.

✅ PREPARE Have a Plan: map your route and a meetup spot before you leave. Gather Supplies: bring a charged phone and a plastic water bottle for the June heat. Stay Informed: sign up for free alerts at Notify NYC, text NotifyNYC to 692-692

📲 Follow @NotifyNYC @NYCgov and @NYCMayor for live updates.

Enjoy the parade, NYC. 🧡💙

[City of New York @nycgov]

Taking the train to the Knicks Championship Parade? 

Get off at Bowling Green (4, 5), Fulton (4,5,J,Z,2,3), Brooklyn Bridge (4,5,6), Chambers St (J,Z), or Park Place (2,3). 

Starting at 4:30AM Thursday, the Wall Street (4, 5) and City Hall (R,W) stations will be closed. They will reopen following the Parade and ceremony at City Hall. 

Full details at https://t.co/b1QPnkCEvQ. Read closely, arrive early, and get ready to cheer for our Knicks.

[City of New York @nycgov]

Coming to Manhattan for the Knicks Championship Parade? You’re going to want to bookmark this thread right now.

https://t.co/b1QPnkC6Gi has all the information you need to celebrate: transportation; prohibited items (no bags allowed); access points to the Parade route; subway station closures; and more. 

Read closely, arrive early, and get ready to cheer for our Knicks.

[NYC Department of Small Business Services @NYC_SBS]

Together, we spoke with 148 street vendors in their preferred language.

See how the parade will impact your #smallbiz tomorrow: https://t.co/JaD6GOFvlB

@DMJulieSu
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[NYC Department of Small Business Services @NYC_SBS]

Today, our Street Vendor Services and Outreach teams teamed up with NYC Mayor's Office of Mass Engagement + Public Engagement Unit to make sure street vendors are informed about how the @nynicks Ticker Tape Parade will impact their #smallbiz. 🏀🎊🗽

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[NYPD NEWS @NYPDnews]

Tomorrow, we celebrate the New York Knicks in the Canyon of Heroes.

We want everyone to be safe and enjoy this historic moment. 

Everyone attending the parade will be screened. No bags will be allowed. 

Pens will open at 6am. We encourage attendees to be there early.