Knicks Celebration Logistics: New York’s long-awaited Knicks ticker-tape parade and City Hall ceremony are set for Thursday, June 18, with the parade starting around 10 a.m. near Battery Park and ending at City Hall for a noon ceremony; the city is also running a free-tickets lottery for 600 fans, closing at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Gilgo Beach Case: Rex Heuermann is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty to murdering eight women tied to the Gilgo Beach killings, with victim impact statements expected in court. AI vs Politics in Manhattan: A Manhattan House primary is turning into a high-spending AI industry feud, with groups backed by OpenAI and Anthropic donors pouring millions into the race. Trump DNI Move: President Trump delayed Jay Clayton’s confirmation for director of national intelligence, keeping Bill Pulte as acting DNI while pushing Congress on a voter ID bill and renewed surveillance law. Local Arts & Community: BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! returns to Prospect Park for its 47th season with free shows, and a Pride-focused performing arts event is bringing drag cabaret to Saranac Lake. Real Estate Watch: NYC records show major recent deals, including a Lenox Hill townhouse tied to Ghislaine Maxwell selling for $16.5M.