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<news:title>It’s a Wonderful Life, Thanks to the New York Knicks</news:title>
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<image:caption>They met while working at Fairchild Publications when the two die-hard New York Knicks fans decided to split a season ticket mini-plan. Romance blossomed, leading to marriage and two kids. The writer broke out her prized Walt Frazier autographed jersey to celebrate this year’s NBA championship.  </image:caption>
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<image:caption>The writer, Gwen Westley Sullivan sports her Walt Frazier #10 jersey, personally autographed by Clyde, as she poses with husband Mark Sullivan. Thirty years ago, they shared season tickets to the New York Knicks. </image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Brunson family, including baby Jordyn booping grandpa Rick on the nose, at Knicks’ ticker-tape parade. Tracy Morgan seated at right.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Brunson family including baby Jordyn and mom / wife Ali Marks at Knicks’ ticker-tape parade.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T15:28:47-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bores in Defeat Says A.I is “the Fight of Our Time” Congratulates Lasher on Win</news:title>
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<image:caption>East side Assembly member Alex Bores finished a close second to west side assembly member Micah Lahser in the June 23 Democratic primary for Congress in NY’s 12th congressional district. “I can’t say I am not disappointed, but I am not discouraged.”</image:caption>
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