Jon Stewart joins Knicks fans in street celebration, pushes back on right-wing media's 'chaos' narrative
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Drew Gillis
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Jon Stewart joined hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers celebrating the Knicks' NBA Finals victory in the streets. The article contrasts the celebratory atmosphere and quick recovery of the city with right-wing media's framing of the event as "chaos." Stewart was moved by both the celebration and how quickly New York cleaned up afterward, using the moment to push back against culture war narratives.
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The A.V. ClubJon Stewart joins Knicks fans in street celebration, pushes back on right-wing media's 'chaos' narrativeavclub.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledI left the city at 3 am—it was a bit of a mess. At 8 am, it was clean.
Right-wing media is still going to make you the face of the 'chaos' that took place in New York after the team won the NBA Finals this weekend.
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