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Jalen Brunson scored 28 points for the Knicks, who became the first defending champion to start 0-3 since the 2011-12 Dallas Mavericks.

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They dropped to 0-3 on Sunday night . . . but they have 79 games remaining before the postseason begins.

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Knicks have started the season with a glass of cold water thrown in their face -- and maybe that's a good thing.

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He got into foul trouble early against the 76ers on Tuesday night, a nagging problem that has carried over from last season.

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Do the Giants try to make a blockbuster deal for Colts star RB Jonathan Taylor? They must be mindful because they're low on draft capital next season.

Buy at the trade deadline or protect the future? That's the Giants' bye week conundrum.

Pete DeBoer is dressing 11 forwards and seven defensemen for the first time this season for Tuesday night's game against the Predators.

Gross: The Islanders can't use injuries as an excuse. Their depth must play better.

The Jets (2-5) have been competitive in their losses, and Geno Smith has played better than most expected.

Despite a 2-5 record, it's not time for the Jets to turn to Klubnik

The Giants' run to a Super Bowl title began with a victory on the night the Mets clinched the World Series. The Giants won on Oct. 27, and never lost again that year.

As the '86 Mets won the World Series, Giants fans watched on mini TVs and cheered from the Meadowlands

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Hair we Share to see the process of turning donated hair into wigs.

LI Works: Giving wigs to those in need

Nassau and Suffolk counties have implemented a combined $57 million in technology upgrades to streamline the voting process.

New voting machines at Long Island polling places

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed steps into the vineyards at Bedell Cellars to get an inside look at the action, the artistry, and the fresh flavors shaping Long Island's latest vintage.

Out East: Harvest time at Bedell Cellars

Liberty Water has applied to raise rates in three of the areas it serves on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Liberty seeks water rate hikes of $21-$28 a month for some Nassau customers

Make the jump to light speed on this week's LI Works. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa meets with a member of The 501st Legion, Empire City Garrison.

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The report identified over half a million hateful posts on X between January 2025 and June 2026, with monthly growth of 75%. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Anti-South Asian rhetoric surging on some social media platforms, report says

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland talks to Andrea McCade, founder of The Social Mom Club LI, about how new moms can connect with others.

Working Moms: Making mom friends

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Co-Owner, Dough & Co. Pizza to try the Apple Bay Pizza, which is exclusive to their Oyster Bay location.

Trendy Bites: An apple pie ... pizza?

Video of two Suffolk police officers joining a group of teens playing soccer goes viral. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Chance encounter turns into viral video

High school athletes striving to play sports in college might want to look at niche sports that give them a better chance. NewsdayTV's Jared Valluzzi reports.

Niche sports might get you a leg up to play at college level

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