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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>Walt “Clyde” Frazier is still a fan favorite as seen here during Knicks ticker-tape parade in an ABC7 screenshot posted by himself. The Knicks won two NBA Championships in the 1970s, but this was the first time they were given a ticker-tape parade. </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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<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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<loc>https://www.ourtownny.com/news/bores-in-defeat-says-a-i-is-the-fight-of-our-time-congratulates-lasher-on-win-YH5988771</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T16:09:45-04:00</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>Alex Bores (center), wife Diane (right) and and many supporters on primary night June 23. </image:caption>
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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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<image:caption>While Micah Lasher won the CD-12 Democratic primary, Alex Bores carried younger voters by an eight percent margin, according to prelimiary returns from the Board of Elections. This was evident the campaign watch party at the Freehand Hotel on primary night on June 23.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Alex Bores silenced a supporter who had started to boo assembly member Micah Lasher who was the winner of the Democratic primary on CD-12. </image:caption>
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<image:caption>East side assembly member Alex Bores thanked his wife Diane for being “in the foxhole with me” during his Congressional primary campaign. </image:caption>
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<image:caption>Lori Bores was frequently on the campaign trail with a sash identifying her as “Alex Bores’ Mom.”</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Alex Bores built a strong network of volunteers and many turned out the Freehand Hotel on primary night. After a short concession speech, Bores spent the rest of the evening offering thanks to his many campaign workers. </image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.ourtownny.com/city-arts/jazz-violinist-seoyeon-im-spreads-music-across-city-and-abroad-HE5987966</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T16:28:40-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jazz Violinist Seoyeon Im Spreads Music Across City and Abroad</news:title>
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<image:caption>Seoyeon Im moved to the city eight years ago to pursue a Master’s degree at Queen’s College. Now, she is a mainstay in the jazz community and is releasing her first single on July 3.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Glad Rags Orchestra plays dance band music from the 1920s and 1930s.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.ourtownny.com/news/extreme-heat-comes-to-new-york-city-here-s-how-to-stay-cool-HX5990339</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T17:32:10-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Extreme Heat Comes to New York City; Here’s How to Stay Cool </news:title>
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<image:caption>A heat dome will hit New York City beginning on Tuesday, June 30, bringing dangerous temperatures that could hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit. </image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.ourtownny.com/news/music-royalty-turns-out-to-bid-farewell-to-clive-davis-XH5988231</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T19:19:23-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Music Royalty Turns Out to Bid Farewell to Clive Davis</news:title>
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<image:caption>Attendees converse outside the Central Synagogue on Lexington Ave. after the star studded funeral for Clive Davis, who died last week at the age of 94. In a 66-year career, he discovered musical talent from Whitney Houston to Bruce Springsteen. </image:caption>
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<image:caption>Musicians Alicia Keys and her husband Swizz Beatz leaving the synagogue with their two sons close behind.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Jeff Ross (in a bright blue suit), best known for his celebrity roasts, was one of many non-musical celebrities in attendance.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos (wearing a black suit) and his wife (wearing a black dress) were among the last to leave the ceremony. </image:caption>
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