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New Yorkers Waited 53 Years for This. Time to Celebrate.

New York Times Sunday 14 June 2026, 06:10 UTC By The New York Times and Caitlyn Freeman 1 min read
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With a championship run for the ages, the Knicks awakened joy in a city desperate for a winner.

With a championship run for the ages, the Knicks awakened joy in a city desperate for a winner.
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