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East Hampton Village Hosts Block Party for Knicks Game

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 21:40
Foot traffic instead of car traffic filled Newtown Lane at a September 2025 block party.
Durell Godfrey

Newtown Lane will be closed at 5 p.m. Friday, when East Hampton Village holds a block party and New York Knicks watch party. 

The community celebration will feature a giant screen on which Game 2 of the N.B.A. finals will be projected, with the Knicks playing the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. The game starts at 8:30. 

Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Knicks fans have been encouraged to wear blue and orange to 

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East Hampton Village Hosts Block Party for Knicks Game

Newtown Lane will be closed at 5 p.m. Friday, when East Hampton Village holds a block party and New York Knicks watch party. 

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