Knicks Parade Security: New York City is gearing up for Thursday’s Knicks ticker-tape parade and City Hall ceremony with more than 10,000 NYPD officers, heavy weapons teams, K9s, drones, and major street closures along Broadway. Weather Watch: The National Weather Service warns of potentially severe thunderstorms across New York Thursday, with heavy rain and damaging wind gusts up to about 50 mph, especially late morning through afternoon/early evening. Markets & Rates: U.S. stocks slipped as Fed projections showed several officials see a possible interest-rate hike in 2026, pushing Treasury yields higher. Gilgo Beach Sentencing: Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life without parole in New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killings as victims’ relatives condemned him in court. Politics & Voting: A new poll says a majority of NYC Democrats back open primaries, with about 40% of registered Democrats identifying as independents or Republicans. State Health Crackdown: The Justice Department accused New York of letting Medicaid fraud flourish in the state’s home-care program. Local Courts Revenue: Hudson Valley towns and villages ranked high for fines and fees collections, including Greenburgh and Rye. Education & AI Entrepreneurship: Students at Léman Manhattan Preparatory School showcased AI-built real-world ventures through an entrepreneurship fellowship.