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Brooklyn man arrested in Times Square bus fire during Knicks celebration

Jonathan Strahs, 30, was taken into custody in Bushwick in connection with a June 14 charter bus blaze that followed the Knicks' title celebration.

Published Jul 21, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A Brooklyn man has been arrested and charged with federal arson after investigators say he intentionally set a charter bus on fire during a chaotic night of celebration in Times Square following the New York Knicks’ NBA championship victory, The New York Post reported. Jonathan Strahs, 30, was taken into custody Monday morning at his Bushwick residence in connection with the June 14 blaze, according to the New York City Fire Department.