Knicks Ticker-Tape Parade is on a School Day — and Conflicts with Regents Exams. Some Families Are Angry.

The New York Knicks' NBA championship victory led to a planned ticker-tape parade on a school day conflicting with science Regents exams. Some parents and a student have started petitions to reschedule the parade or cancel school, citing equity concerns for students taking exams. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, known for prioritizing citywide fun for students, faces challenges in securing another waiver to adjust school schedules.