Knicks’ long-awaited championship brings ‘camaraderie and craziness’ to NYC. Fans hope it continues: Impromptu dance parties raged until dawn — then continued Sunday, as delirious New Yorkers flocked to the Puerto Rican Day parade, also attended by multiple Knicks players, including Brooklyn native Jose Alvarado.

‘Aldona Vaiciunas Way’ co-naming honors beloved Vinegar Hill leader: She was lauded as a fierce protector of her historic Vinegar Hill neighborhood, a respected community leader, a loyal friend and a tenacious advocate with a heart of gold.

LPC approves revised plan for 420-foot tower over historic Duffield Street Houses: The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday approved revised plans for a 420-foot-tall mixed-use tower over four individually landmarked Duffield Street Houses in Downtown Brooklyn, according to New York YIMBY.

Daycare director pleads guilty to embezzling $2.7M, buying WWE tickets, lux goods: Former Brooklyn daycare director Murielle Misczak on Thursday pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court in a scheme to defraud her employer of more than $2.75 million, Joseph Nocella Jr., United States attorney for the Eastern District of New York, said in a release.

BBG celebrates 30 years of Greenest Block with free admission: To celebrate, BBG will host a throwback block party on Thursday, July 30, offering free admission all day to the garden.

Lawyer and foodie now a contestant on Food Network’s competition show ‘100 Cooks’: Contestant Danielle Caminiti split her time between Carroll Gardens and Bay Ridge. Last year, she was the grand marshal for the 51st annual Feast of Santa Rosalia in Bensonhurst.

Pride Month celebrated at Brooklyn Supreme Court: “When people come before this institution, they deserve to know that who they are is not a liability. They are welcome here,” said Judge Adam Silvera. 

Scam drivers targeting World Cup crowds at airports on notice, officials say: Stiffer penalties are rolling out for unlicensed drivers caught by enforcement officers in the New York area as the global tournament kicks off. (The City Reporter)

Our world in photos: Pigeons, prayers, programs and more.

"Cancel school for Knicks parade? Student’s petition hopes to let students celebrate" (News 12)

"1 killed in Brooklyn shooting after dispute breaks out following Knicks championship" (NBC New York)

"America partied hard this weekend. In Brooklyn, Puerto Rican joy was out in full force" (CNN)

READ: "The Boeing 747 Begins Its Final Descent" (The Atlantic)

DRINK: It's the summer of soccer. Here are the 24 best sports bars in New York City, including five in Brooklyn. (Eater)

CARTOON: Move over sun, the Earth is now orbiting the Knicks. (Brooklyn Eagle)

LIVE: "The World Cup has arrived. Which real estate markets are cashing in?" (The Real Deal)

National Book Award recipient Joyce Carol Oates

World Golf Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson

“Saturday Night Live” star Abby Elliott

Olympic gold medalist and former N.Y. Ranger left-winger Rick Nash

“Roseanne” star Laurie Metcalf

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