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James' agent, Rich Paul, said on the Game Over podcast that the situation would be different if the Knicks hadn't won the title.

Why LeBron James doesn't want to play for the Knicks

The Knicks have approximately $8.5 million left to fill out the roster if they want to remain below the second apron.

What are the Knicks' options to replace Mitchell Robinson?

The sharpshooting guard helped St. John's reach the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999.

Ex-St. John's guard Sellers to get Summer League shot with Knicks

The Knicks lose a key member of their championship rotation to their Eastern Conference rival.

Knicks' Mitchell Robinson heads to Celtics on 3-year, $47.4 million deal

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Dorofeyev and the Rangers acknowledged the opportunity was too good to resist.

Dorofeyev reveals the many reasons why he wanted to play for Rangers

Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury will now report to Quentin Dolan.

James Dolan turns over Rangers ownership duties to son Quentin

Chris Drury, asked if he felt pressure to put a group together that can challenge for a playoff spot next season, declined to set expectations.

When will Rangers contend? Drury says 'I'm not gonna sit here and put a time on anything.'

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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.

Historic LI building home to new French restaurant

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a pick-your-own berry and flower farm in Mattituck, Patty's Berries and Bunches.

Out East: Pick-your-own berry farm celebrating 50 years

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Signorama in Huntington Station.

LI Works: Ken lights up the room as he makes signs

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.

Exploring NYC's High Line

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.

A look back at LI's hurricane history

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