<p>Knicks prepare for their first-round playoff matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Newsday&#39;s Knicks reporter Steve Popper has more.&nbsp;</p>


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Finals MVP Jalen Brunson's Game 1 jersey has a high bid of $380,000 in auction that closes Wednesday evening.

Knicks game-worn Finals jerseys, MSG hardwood and more up for auction

While it initially was called a broken bone, Robinson clarified that it was an injury to his knuckle after he returned from the Knicks' victory in Game 4.

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The Raptors, Heat, 76ers and Cavaliers have their eyes set on the defending NBA champions. And don't forget about Detroit and Orlando.

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LeBron James' agent, Rich Paul, said on a podcast, "If the Knicks hadn't have won, there would be no board. He'd be going to the Knicks."

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He was drafted in 2017 and could make his MLB debut later this season

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The Yankees had another woeful performance against the Twins on Sunday and have lost nine of their last 10.

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The Mets brought a seven-run lead into the bottom of the ninth, but Atlanta scored six runs and had the tying run on third and the winning run on second when the game ended.

Albanese: Even on their good days, Mets make it look tough

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits Palmer Vineyards, where they host 'summer late nights,' which have become very popular.

Out East: Take a sip at this winery that's ready for summer

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus explores the new farmers market at Station Yards in Ronkonkoma.

Farmers market opens at Station Yards

Two sharks were spotted off Long Island shores Thursday, at Lido Beach and Long Beach. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Sharks spotted off shores of two LI beaches 

Nassau police officials on Wednesday warned of the serious dangers associated with illegal fireworks. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Residents urged to watch professionals only

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits L'Etoile in Oyster Bay. The French restaurant is in the building that used to be Snouder's Drug Store.

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Signorama in Huntington Station.

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According to investigators, Alison Winter was practicing as a clinical social worker without a license between November 2018 and May 2024. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Criminal charges against Gilgo Beach serial killer's therapist

Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman takes the High Line to Chelsea Market and Pier 57.

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All of the violations, records stipulate, were corrected and each of the park's rides passed inspection during a subsequent visit. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky has more.

Adventureland had 65 safety violations since 2023, state records show

As we head into summer, NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen looks back at Long Island's hurricane history and prospects for the 2026 season.

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