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'They mean everything:' New Yorkers come together to rejoice at Knicks ticker-tape parade

For a few hours on a humid, overcast morning, the city grabbed its champions in a bear hug and held them tight.

MORE ON THIS TOPICJalen Brunson's mother was a Malverne school basketball champ Mamdani sums up Knicks' postseason perfectly, and there's one last shot from Brunson Complete coverage of the New York Knicks

Scenes from the Knicks' championship parade in Manhattan

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Alicia Keys performs at parade ... What's up on LI ... Plays of the week Credit: Newsday

Alicia Keys performs at parade ... What's up on LI ... Plays of the week Credit: Newsday

Knicks parade through Canyon of Heroes ... Alicia Keys performs at parade ... Players get keys to city ... Road to Knicks' championship

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328 LIRR workers made more than $100,000 in OT last year, reports says

First in NewsdaySuozzi formally requests probe into Vance's appearance at Bethpage event

Luigi Mangione's lawyers reverse course, say they won't pursue a psychiatric defense

Only in NewsdayTop LI bistro closes after nearly 5 years

WALLET WATCH

Wallet WatchLI renters say the 'American Dream' is slipping away

They've saved, worked extra jobs and kept looking. Many Long Island renters still can't find a path to homeownership.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNassau median home price climbs to record $890,000 See what $2,500 in rent gets you on Long Island Rentals are hard to come by on LI. When they do, they 'disappear within a week.'

Only in Newsday$20-$60 per tooth? The Tooth Fairy is taking a bite out of LI parents' budgets

U.S. gas prices below $4 for 1st time since March, but remain 25% higher than last year

Track gas prices, LI housing costs and more

MORE TOP STORIES

As outages increase, PSEG misses targets for reliability, report says

Mamdani, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides after teen's death

4-year-old critically injured in Southern State Parkway crash

Will Social Security fund run out of money in 2032? What you need to know

First in NewsdayLI village awarded $1.1M to combat flooding

Large crowds cause delays on LIRR trains to Shinnecock Hills

Only in NewsdayI-Ready backlash: Why some LI parents want the program out of the classroom

First in NewsdayNY funding $28.5M for LI road, dam, seawall repairs

2026 Stony Brook Film Festival sets full lineup

Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced to life in prison for 8 killings that shocked Long Island

North Shore University Hospital opens new $26M post-surgical care unit

First in NewsdayNew LI veterinary hospital wins at least $1M in tax breaks despite objections from trade group

26 iPads stolen in elementary school break-in

Only in NewsdayLI's ice cream boat hits the water this summer

Lauryn Hill in concert at the Clubhouse Hamptons in July

Fans line the streets for Knicks parade

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Rex Heuermann sentenced to life without parole

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A look back at LI's hurricane history

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Long Beach's Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez throws first pitch at Yankee Stadium

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Out East: Main & Mill House

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Fire Island daycation: Visiting Kismet via pedicab

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Tech-free learning at The Waldorf School of Garden City

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Long Island in the '70s exhibit in Stony Brook

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Set sail in piece of maritime history

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Trendy Bites: It's a bag of chips ... it's a sandwich ... it's the chip bag sandwich!

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Things to do

Summer street festivals on LI, from Alive After Five to Music on Main

Long Island's downtowns buzz with summer events, featuring music, vendors and outdoor dining.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI village hosting 4 summer concerts, plus 1st Oktoberfest 'Giant party' on Main Street sets summer dates Can't-miss LI summer fairs and festivals: The ultimate guide

Strawberry Festival and more can't-miss weekend events on LI

Heading to the U.S. Open? Here's where to eat and what to do off the course

See World Cup soccer matches and more at LI fan fest

Outdoor drop-in fitness classes to try this summer

Father's Day events: Festivals, concerts and sports

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Alicia Keys performs at parade ... What's up on LI ... Plays of the week Credit: Newsday

Alicia Keys performs at parade ... What's up on LI ... Plays of the week Credit: Newsday

Knicks parade through Canyon of Heroes ... Alicia Keys performs at parade ... Players get keys to city ... Road to Knicks' championship

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Long Islanders' Favorites

STAR tax relief checks of $350 to $1,500 to be sent to 500,000 LIers

Homeowners with a combined household income below $500,000 will receive a credit between $350 and $600.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGet more real estate news

Only in NewsdayBeloved eatery opens 2nd location

Trader Joe's $2.99 striped mini totes draw lines on Long Island

Inside U.S. Open's pop-up barbershop for the pros run by LIers

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

EDITORIALSKnicks bring us joy, communality

We shared an unexpected moment of connection.

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

THE POINTBlakeman and Hochul joust on social media

COMMENTARYThe fun is running out for Trump's presidency

Fans line the streets for Knicks parade

02:08

Rex Heuermann sentenced to life without parole

03:09

A look back at LI's hurricane history

03:59

Long Beach's Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez throws first pitch at Yankee Stadium

01:22

Out East: Main & Mill House

02:40

Fire Island daycation: Visiting Kismet via pedicab

02:23

Tech-free learning at The Waldorf School of Garden City

01:10

Long Island in the '70s exhibit in Stony Brook

01:21

Set sail in piece of maritime history

01:58

Trendy Bites: It's a bag of chips ... it's a sandwich ... it's the chip bag sandwich!

01:27

More Long Island

Hanging with PBS host and LI native Erik the Reptile Guy: 'Let's go!!!!'

Erik the Reptile Guy bubbles over with enthusiasm for wildlife from the Island and across the globe for his PBS show

Perfect scores for 5 LI hospitals in survey on LGBTQ+ healthcare equality

Former police officer sues over firing

25 years after deadly blast, 3 FDNY firefighters from LI remembered

No one ran for mayor in this LI village. So who won?

Pay bumps for deputy sheriffs, probation officers

Newsday InvestigatesAn LI town is still issuing school bus camera tickets it once called 'troubling'

Nation / World

Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran on its nuclear program

The White House says Vice President JD Vance is delaying his trip to Switzerland to lead nuclear negotiations with Iran.

Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain

California labor union offers to scale back billionaire tax proposal after pushback

U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean

Minor league team forfeits Pride Night game after some players refuse to wear special jersey

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: Jennie Garth talks about career, health and happiness

Sports

Mamdani sums up Knicks' postseason perfectly, and there's one last shot from Brunson

On a day to celebrate the Knicks, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Jalen Brunson get the job done nicely.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC'They mean everything:' New Yorkers come together to rejoice at Knicks ticker-tape parade Knicks honored at City Hall after parade through Canyon of Heroes

Barker: What a time to be a Knicks fan!

'They mean everything:' New Yorkers come together to rejoice at Knicks ticker-tape parade

Albanese: With Lindor set to return soon, keep an eye on the Mets' next few series

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesAn LI town is still issuing school bus camera tickets it once called 'troubling'

There were 36,000 tickets issued last year within school districts that never agreed to join Hempstead Town's program, records show.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC80,000 BusPatrol tickets issued in school districts that don't participate in program Town's school bus camera ticket vendor offered payments to woo holdout districts See more Newsday investigations

Newsday InvestigatesOvertime for Nassau, Suffolk workers surges to $74M above budget

Newsday InvestigatesHundreds of LI massage spas sell sex. Neighbors complain. Raids are up. Business thrives.

Map: These LI massage spas have been raided as officials attempt to disrupt sex trade

Only in NewsdayLI baker creates massive cake for Knicks president

LI baker's trendy treats scored spot at Knicks championship party

4 new sweet spots to try this summer

Only in NewsdayTop LI Thai restaurant closes after 5 years

High School Sports

East Islip's Jovan Bonilla shines at NFF All-Star Classic

The defensive end was named MVP of a game where rules are tilted to encourage high offensive outputs.

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Take the 1970s nostalgia quiz to find out how groovy you are

Hanging with PBS host and LI native Erik the Reptile Guy: 'Let's go!!!!'

Lil Nas X shares a video update after getting mental health care: 'There's less fear in my heart'

In 'Toy Story 5,' cowgirl Jessie won't say howdy tech

Did Mamdani confirm Taylor Swift's Madison Square Garden wedding?

Former 'Eyewitness News' anchor Bill Ritter talks about his Alzheimer's diagnosis

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