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The Knicks on Monday held their final practice before opening the 2026-27 season, looking to defend their first NBA title in 53 years. Newsday's Knicks beat reporter Steve Popper reports.

'Ready to get into this next season'

Knicks season opener blog: Championship banner goes up tonight

"You've got to enjoy it with others, especially your family," Knicks coach Mike Brown said. "But try to come back to earth as soon as possible."

Popper: Can Knicks get back into their underdog mindset after the ring ceremony?

Resale tickets were being listed for as much as $21,645 on Ticketmaster, $18,453 on StubHub and $13,037 on TickPick.

You'll need a grand and some luck to buy the cheapest ticket to the Knicks' season opener at MSG

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Sean Durzi scored 78 seconds in and Dylan Garand made 29 saves as Rangers improved to 6-0-0 at the Garden this fall.

Rangers stay perfect at home with win over Ducks

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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.

'You'd better be in character'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed goes inside Critterville Farm Sanctuary to meet the rescued animals finding a second chance and the local passion that keeps it all going.

Out East: Critterville in Riverhead

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

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?

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

Islandia village officials have cleared the path to build a mixed-use development with hundreds of housing units and 50 hotel rooms on 13 acres of vacant land near Jake's 58 casino. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Path cleared for 366-unit housing project near Jake's 58 casino

NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman explores the historic and festive charm of Sleepy Hollow during a fall day trip.

A hauntingly good time in Sleepy Hollow

According to Babylon town tax documents, the proposed increase will cost the average household about $115 a year. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Proposed property tax hike in Babylon

NewsdayTV's Andi Berlin tried some new martini combinations at Beacon in Long Beach.

Design your own martini at this Long Beach speakeasy

Billy Joel will be auctioning off more than 70 motorcycles at Gooding Christie's in Manhattan next month. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger got a sneak peek at three.

A sneak peek of Billy Joel's motorcycles going to auction next month

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