Metro-North, LIRR Impose 24-Hour Alcohol Ban for Knicks Parade as Extra Trains Roll

3 articles · Updated · WABC-TV · Jun 18

A 24-hour alcohol ban took effect at 5 a.m. Thursday on all Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road trains and station platforms for the Knicks ticker-tape parade.
Metro-North also added trains for fans heading into New York City and said frequent service will run all day to handle parade crowds.
Return service is scheduled to continue until about 2 a.m., extending capacity for post-parade celebrations.
The restrictions end at 5 a.m. Friday; open alcohol remains unauthorized across the subway system at all times.

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Is the 24-hour alcohol ban an effective safety measure or simply a public relations move for the city and the MTA?

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Will the massive cost and security for this historic Knicks parade become the new standard for all future city celebrations?