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Taxi Driver Attacked After Knicks Game
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 97
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Summary
A Manhattan taxi driver, Noureddine Bitat, a 59-year-old father of three from Algeria, was brutally attacked and his cab vandalized after a Knicks playoff win turned violent. Fans allegedly tried to tip his cab over and set it ablaze, leaving him hospitalized and traumatized. The Taxi and Limousine Commission condemned the assault, calling it unacceptable violence against essential workers. Bitat, once an elementary school teacher, now fears driving again, and his union and city officials—including Mayor Zohran Mamdani—are supporting him. A GoFundMe raised over $68,000, boosted by rapper French Montana, while police arrested one suspect. Bitat’s story is a stark reminder of the risks faced by everyday heroes keeping New York moving. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d159e35f525aaf10