N.Y. Today: The 1970 and 1973 Knicks Did Not Get Parades. An Ex-Knick Is Partly to Blame.

June 20, 2026

A black and white photo of a man in a basketball uniform kneeling with his hand on a basketball.

The 1970 and 1973 Knicks Did Not Get Parades. An Ex-Knick Is Partly to Blame.

Thursday’s ticker-tape celebration of the Knicks will be the team’s first ever. Parades were considered a little overdone in the ’70s.

By Andy Newman

Fans in Knicks jerseys line Broadway, which a sign calls Champions Way.

What if You Root for the Other N.B.A. Team in New York?

The Knicks championship run has elated fans, but it has been a tough few weeks for supporters of the Nets. “I feel sick,” one Nets die-hard said.

By Luis Ferré-Sadurní

When in Jersey for the World Cup, Do as the Locals Do. (Go to a Mall.)

There is no tailgating at MetLife Stadium, which is surrounded by swampland and highways. But there is a three-million-square-foot megamall nearby.

By Andrew Keh and Vincent Alban

A sunny day with soccer players practicing.

How a Tiny Private School in the Suburbs Attracts World Cup Teams

The Pingry School hosted Italy at the 1994 World Cup. To prepare for Italy’s return this year, the school spent millions. And then Italy didn’t qualify.

By David Waldstein

A crowd of people in soccer jerseys and colorful themed outfits walk toward the camera on an outdoor train platform on a sunny day.

A Local Train System Is on a World Stage, and Everyone’s a Critic

NJ Transit has so far carried tens of thousands of fans to and from World Cup games in New Jersey without major problems, but many regular riders remain wary.

By Stefanos Chen

Representative Tom Kean Jr. stands outside a temple to answer questions.

Absent Congressman to Return to House in 12 Days, Aide Says

Thomas Kean Jr. has missed three months of votes in Washington and has not been on the campaign trail in his New Jersey district because of an unexplained health condition.

By Tracey Tully

Assemblyman Micah Lasher rests his right arm along a hand rail on the steps of a school entrance.

Can a Nerd Still Get Elected to Congress in Manhattan?

In a Democratic primary for a coveted House seat in Manhattan, Micah Lasher is betting long experience can prevail despite anti-establishment headwinds.

By Nicholas Fandos

New York’s Dive Bars Have a Rich Past. Do They Have a Future?

Dive bars face an uncertain future with rising costs and changing social patterns.

By Anna Kodé and Brian Karlsson

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