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The Knicks and the Knickerbockers: The Most New York City Story Ever
June 5, 2026
The New York Knicks are the ultimate New York City sporting franchise. Why would we make such a big claim? It's all in the name. The Knicks were founded in 1946 as one of the inaugural teams from the sports professional league which became the National Basketball Association…
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Since 2007, Greg Young and Tom Meyers have been digging up the wild, weird, and wonderful history of New York City — one episode at a time. Every two weeks, we release a new podcast episode exploring New York’s neighborhoods, pivotal events, and most colorful characters.
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