Knicks Demand End to Misuse of Logo by Controversial Senate Candidate

WHO:

Fox News - Aber Kawas, a Senate candidate backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Daily Mail Sports - Zohran Mamdani, New York City Mayor.

NY Post - New York Knicks, a professional basketball team.

WHAT:

Fox News - The New York Knicks issued a cease-and-desist letter to Aber Kawas for using the team's logo in her campaign materials.

Fox News - The promotional stickers for Kawas's campaign read, "I voted for Aber Kawas," incorporating the Knicks logo.

Fox News - The Knicks demanded the campaign "immediately remove all promotional materials incorporating Knicks Intellectual Property."

Fox News - The Knicks stated that the campaign's use of their logo constituted trademark infringement, trademark dilution, false advertising, false association, and unfair competition.

Daily Mail Sports - Kawas was previously supported by Mamdani in her run for a Queens state Senate seat.

WHERE:

Fox News - The cease-and-desist letter was issued in New York City.

WHEN:

Fox News - The Knicks issued the cease-and-desist letter during Kawas's campaign for New York's Senate District 12.

Fox News - The Knicks celebrated their championship with a ticker tape parade in New York City on June 18, 2026.

WHY:

Fox News - The Knicks claimed that the unauthorized use of their logo was likely to mislead the public into believing that Kawas's campaign was affiliated with or endorsed by the Knicks.

HOW:

Fox News - The Knicks communicated their demands through a cease-and-desist letter, which included legal language regarding trademark infringement and false advertising.

The New York Knicks have issued a cease-and-desist letter to Aber Kawas, a Senate candidate backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, for using the team's logo in her campaign materials. The Knicks claim that the promotional stickers featuring the slogan "I voted for Aber Kawas" mislead the public into thinking her campaign is affiliated with or endorsed by the team, constituting trademark infringement and false advertising. They have demanded that all promotional materials incorporating their intellectual property be removed immediately.