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From Brooklyn, with love: A letter from fans to the New York Liberty, the team that brought home a WNBA Championship

liberty thank you crowd

Oct. 28, 2024 By Jada Camille Nearly impossible to ignore, the words “Liberty” and “champions” have echoed across New York City since the New York Liberty clinched its first championship title in 28 years last week. The city celebrated the victory with seafoam green displays lighting up landmarks and an emotional ticker-tape parade through Manhattan’s…

‘A force of inspiration’: Brooklyn council member declares Oct. 20 ‘New York Liberty Day’

new york liberty celebration

Oct. 23, 2024 By Jada Camille In a significant show of support for the city’s champions, City Council Member Crystal Hudson introduced a resolution during Wednesday’s stated meeting designating Oct. 20 “New York Liberty Day.” This resolution celebrates the New York Liberty, who recently clinched their first-ever WNBA championship. The team made history on…

Long awaited victory: Liberty’s championship win marks history and spurs controversy

Liberty wins WNBA Championship but the journey to this monumental win was marked with triumph and tribulation.

Oct. 23, 2024 By Jada Camille New York Liberty’s historic triumph over the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals on ended a 51-year drought in New York City professional basketball championships, spurring celebrations and debate on the team’s growth and success. The team’s journey to the monumental win was marked by both triumph and…

Life, Liberty and the pursuit of a championship: City celebrates team’s first WNBA finals win

The Ladies get the ring! After a stellar season and a thrilling playoff series, New York Liberty celebrates their first WNBA Championship win.

Oct. 21, 2024 By Jada Camille New York Liberty secured their first WNBA Championship in the team’s 28-year history, and the city is in celebratory chaos. As the buzzer rang out at the 18,090-strong arena crowd, the Liberty, with a heart-stopping 67-62 victory, celebrated their first title and their first-ever finals win after six…

WNBA championship a dream realized for Liberty superstars Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones

liberty celebrating WNBA championship

Oct. 21, 2024 By Joe Pantorno As the clock hit zeroes in overtime, clinching the New York Liberty’s first-ever WNBA title, Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones immediately found each other and embraced — one of the final brushstrokes of a masterpiece once thought impossible to commission. “I’ve been manifesting this moment for a while.…

Liberty and jump shots for all! Where to watch the NY Liberty during the WNBA playoffs

New York Liberty vs Indiana Fever

Sep. 20, 2024 By Jada Camille The WNBA Playoffs tip off Sept. 22, with the New York Liberty facing the Atlanta Dream at Barclays Center. Downtown Brooklyn will surely be flooded with sea-foam green jerseys and Ellie the Elephant fans. But Barclays Center isn’t the only place to catch the action. Here’s a list…

New York Liberty comes out on top of Las Vegas Aces in nail-biting 75-71 victory

New York Liberty playing against Las Vegas Aces

Sep. 9, 2024 By Jada Camille New York Liberty squeezed out a win against the Las Vegas Aces with a 75-71 victory in front of a sold-out crowd at Barclays Center on Sept. 8.  From tip-off, New York fans brought the energy while the dominating athletes of Liberty brought prowess, showcasing their strength against…