US: School Buses Torched Near NYC Port Authority as Knicks Celebrations Turn Violent

Chaos erupted overnight Saturday into Sunday, June 14, as fans celebrated the New York Knicks' NBA championship victory. Five school buses were set on fire or destroyed with bats near the Port Authority Bus Terminal. There was also a shooting report where a 17-year-old boy was shot during celebrations, and 63 people were arrested.

Riots At A Gathering Organized By An Influencer - NYC

Riots At A Gathering Organized By An Influencer - NYC

Police make arrests after a riot in Manhattan's Union Square on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, in New York. Social media influencer Kai Cenat is in custody and the NYPD is considering charges such as "inciting a riot" after thousands-strong crowds gathered in Union Square for a giveaway, leaving multiple people arrested and several police officers injured. Photo by Barry Williams/New York Daily News/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Riots At A Gathering Organized By An Influencer - NYC

Riots At A Gathering Organized By An Influencer - NYC

Police make arrests after a riot in Manhattan's Union Square on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, in New York. Social media influencer Kai Cenat is in custody and the NYPD is considering charges such as "inciting a riot" after thousands-strong crowds gathered in Union Square for a giveaway, leaving multiple people arrested and several police officers injured. Photo by Barry Williams/New York Daily News/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Riots At A Gathering Organized By An Influencer - NYC

Riots At A Gathering Organized By An Influencer - NYC

Police confront rioters in Manhattan's Union Square on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, in New York. Social media influencer Kai Cenat is in custody and the NYPD is considering charges such as "inciting a riot" after thousands-strong crowds gathered in Union Square for a giveaway, leaving multiple people arrested and several police officers injured. Photo by Barry Williams/New York Daily News/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Riots At A Gathering Organized By An Influencer - NYC

Riots At A Gathering Organized By An Influencer - NYC

A melee in Manhattan's Union Square was sparked by a social media influencer, who crowd members said promised to give away PlayStation consoles, on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, in New York. Social media influencer Kai Cenat is in custody and the NYPD is considering charges such as "inciting a riot" after thousands-strong crowds gathered in Union Square for a giveaway, leaving multiple people arrested and several police officers injured. Photo by Barry Williams/New York Daily News/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Riots At A Gathering Organized By An Influencer - NYC

Riots At A Gathering Organized By An Influencer - NYC

Police confront rioters in Manhattan's Union Square on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, in New York. Social media influencer Kai Cenat is in custody and the NYPD is considering charges such as "inciting a riot" after thousands-strong crowds gathered in Union Square for a giveaway, leaving multiple people arrested and several police officers injured. Photo by Barry Williams/New York Daily News/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tokyo Rainbow Pride members at NYC Pride

Tokyo Rainbow Pride members at NYC Pride

Members from Tokyo Rainbow Pride pose for a photo at the WorldPride march in New York, on June 30, 2019. The rally was held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots that sparked the modern lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer movement in the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Tokyo Rainbow Pride members at NYC Pride

Tokyo Rainbow Pride members at NYC Pride

People from Tokyo Rainbow Pride participate in the WorldPride march in New York, on June 30, 2019. The rally was held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots that sparked the modern lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer movement in the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo