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

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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…

NY Liberty star Breanna Stewart faces homophobic threat during WNBA finals

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Oct. 18, 2024 By Matt Tracy The New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx are in the thick of the WNBA finals, drawing the best WNBA TV ratings in a whopping 23 years. But basketball was the last thing on the minds of Liberty star Breanna Stewart and her wife, Marta Xargay Casademont, when they…