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[VIDEO] Rucker Park: New York City's Most Famous Street Ball Court

2023-03-19T12:00:00-04:00

Rucker Park in Harlem is known as one of, if not the most famous street ball courts in New York City. In this short video from ABC 7, hear from native New Yorker and former NBA pro Mark Jackson reminisce about the park.

Rucker Park is known around the world as the basketball court right off Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem.

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[WATCH] Brooklyn Nonprofit Uses Basketball to Help Set Kids Up for Success

2022-08-31T12:00:00-04:00

A Brooklyn nonprofit is getting ready for its biggest event of the year. Dozens of children will get much-needed school supplies. CBS2's Hannah Kliger shows us how volunteers in Gowanus use basketball to assist and set kids up for success.

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[VIDEO] Rucker Park: New York City's Most Famous Street Ball Court

2020-03-11T16:00:00-04:00

Rucker Park is known around the world as the basketball court right off Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem.

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[VIDEO] Upcoming Exhibition at Museum of the City of New York: "City/Game: Basketball in New York"

2020-02-08T16:00:00-05:00

Basketball in New York is a saga set in schoolyards, street corners, gymnasiums, and packed arenas, where a shared sports culture cuts across race, ethnicity, class, and language.

"City/Game: Basketball in New York" (opening February 14) captures the excitement and evolution of this quintessentially urban game and the energy of the diverse New Yorkers who play it and love it.

Relive historic highs and lows, and revisit legendary players – including New York Knicks legend Walt “Clyde” Frazier, Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, WNBA trailblazer Nancy Lieberman, and current stars – including Queens-born New York Liberty star Tina Charles and the city’s latest headline player, Kevin Durant.

From Rucker Park to Madison Square Garden, from jazz bands to sneaker stories, experience why basketball is truly the city game.

Check out the exhibition page to learn more about "City/Game: Basketball in New York" at the Museum of the City of New York.

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Sunday, June 9th, 2019, Good Morning!

2019-06-09T09:30:00-04:00

Good morning! Wishing you a happy Sunday, June 9th, 2019 from all of us at Viewing NYC!

Here's what the weather looks like in the City right now.

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[WATCH] Rucker Park: New York City's Most Famous Street Ball Court

2019-02-16T12:30:00-05:00

Rucker Park is known around the world as the basketball court right off Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem.

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This New York City Artist Transforms Basketballs, Soccer Balls, and Footballs into Luxury Purses

2018-11-05T12:30:00-05:00

New York-based artist Andrea Bergart was inspired to create her unique purses by the confidence she felt whenever she walked down the street holding a basketball. She began turning sports balls into everyday, functioning objects for women who love sports but also love style. She's turned basketballs, soccer balls, and volleyballs into purses, clutches, and coin bags, and has even made custom bags for the WNBA All-Stars.

Check out her website to learn more about Andrea Bergart and her creations.

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The Bridge Ep. 2: New Web Series From Brooklyn Nets Gives Behind-the-Scenes Look at 2018-19 Season

2018-10-20T14:00:00-04:00

Take a look behind the scenes at Media Day, Training Camp, and Practice in the Park, as the Nets prep for the 2018-19 season.

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The Bridge: New Web Series From Brooklyn Nets Gives Behind-the-Scenes Look at 2018-19 Season

2018-10-15T14:00:00-04:00

The premiere of THE BRIDGE, an all-access, behind-the-scenes look at the 2018-2019 Brooklyn Nets. New episodes premiering throughout the season.

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Meet Dzanan Musa, the Newest Member of the Brooklyn Nets

2018-06-27T10:30:00-04:00

Meet Dzanan Musa, the newest member of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets.

From Croatia to Barclays Center to Sunset Park, say hello to the newest Net.

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