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Taxi Driver Traumatized After Knicks Celebration
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 108
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Summary
A Queens taxi driver, Noureddine Bitat, was brutally attacked by a狂野 crowd celebrating a Knicks win—his cab smashed, him punched and pulled out—leaving him traumatized and questioning if he’ll ever drive again. The NYPD charged a Florida teen with criminal mischief, but the real story’s about the human cost: Bitat’s getting emotional and financial support from French Montana, TikTok stars, and the Taxi Workers Alliance, with a GoFundMe nearing $75K to give him options beyond driving. As the city gears up for a championship parade, advocates are urging fans to celebrate safely—because these drivers keep New York moving, and they deserve peace, not pain. 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/959fb418428c621c