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Photograph illustrating the Yankees' rotation depth in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene. — Scenes from New York City as the Yankees' rotation depth moves toward a decision this season. Photograph for The New York Journal

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Inside The Yankees' Rotation Depth

A Journal examination of the Yankees' rotation depth — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Lena Faraday · December 1, 2026 · Video

Photograph illustrating NYCFC's new stadium in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Sports Desk

After Months of Delay, NYCFC's New Stadium Moves

A Journal examination of NYCFC's new stadium — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Hannah Levinstein · May 22, 2026

Photograph illustrating high school basketball in the PSAL in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

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High School Basketball in the PSAL, Explained

A Journal examination of high school basketball in the PSAL — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Oscar Delacroix · April 25, 2026

Photograph illustrating marathon logistics in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

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On the Ground: Marathon Logistics

A Journal examination of marathon logistics — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Maren Ostrowski · March 1, 2026

Photograph illustrating collegiate athletics realignment in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

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Inside Collegiate Athletics Realignment

A Journal examination of collegiate athletics realignment — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Daniel Ayodele · February 4, 2026

Photograph illustrating Nets front office changes in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

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Nets Front Office Changes: What Changes Now

A Journal examination of Nets front office changes — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Clara Nguyen-Hart · January 7, 2026

Photograph illustrating youth sports costs in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

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The Long Argument Over Youth Sports Costs

A Journal examination of youth sports costs — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Theodore Blaise · December 10, 2026

Photograph illustrating Islanders at UBS Arena in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

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A Closer Look at Islanders at UBS Arena

A Journal examination of Islanders at UBS Arena — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Imani Rutherford · November 13, 2026

Photograph illustrating boxing's return to the Garden in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

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Boxing's Return to the Garden Reshapes the Week Ahead

A Journal examination of boxing's return to the Garden — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Samuel Okonkwo · October 16, 2026