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New York Basketball Is Back

You see, I've been a Knicks fan since the 90s. I cried when we lost the Finals in 1999. I know we had a glimmer of hope with Melo (and we can't forget Linsanity), but you can't deny that being a Knicks fan in the past 20 years has been tough. But two years ago, we finally made the Playoffs. Sure, we were knocked out in the first round. But the excitement was palpable. With Julius Randle, that year's MIP, the Knicks were relevant again. And this year, with the acquisition of Jalen Brunson, we're even better. And as of now, on March 6, 2023, we're on a 9-game winning streak — the longest in the NBA. And people are taking notice. Last...

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Judgemental Subway Map of Manhattan

Thrillist has recently released what they dub an "actually useful subway map, which tells you what to expect at virtually all of Manhattan's stops." I really do believe this version of the subway map may be more useful for tourists, as well as locals who want to venture out of their comfort zones. Now I am tempted to check out that 3rd Ave CVS to see how great it is! Click below for the full map. ...

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StubHub: Fantastic Customer Service

This weekend is the last that J and I will have together before his parents return to China. We decided to take full advantage of this with a dinner & theater date last night — we were finally going to watch Wicked on Broadway! After a delicious dinner at Thalia, we made our way over to the Gershwin Theatre and handed over our tickets to the doorman. He scanned the tickets...

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