Knicks in the Community
The Knicks organization is committed to building programs of excellence that give back to the community and enhance the game of basketball. In partnership with the Garden of Dreams Foundation, the Knicks continue to make dreams come true for children in crisis. Knicks' players, coaches, alumni, dancers and staff actively play a role in our goal of giving back in the community. Thank you for your continued commitment to the Knicks and our efforts in the community.
The New York Knicks Celebrate Knicks Poetry Scholars ProgramOn April 17th, the New York Knicks in collaboration with Urban Word NYC celebrated and recognized the six scholarship winners of the Knicks Poetry Scholars Program.
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Jessica Quashie and Joshua Taylor Honored as 2013 Dave DeBusschere WinnersThe New York Knickerbockers recognized high school seniors Jessica Quashie of the High School for Law, Advocacy and Community Justice in Manhattan and Josh Taylor of Poughkeepsie High School in Poughkeepsie, NY, as the recipients of the Dave DeBusschere Award for the 2012-13 season. PHOTO GALLERY
Orly Wahba is April's Sweetwater Clifton Award Winner Orly Wahba who empowers teens to perform acts of kindness, a true philanthropist was honored as April's Sweetwater Clifton Award Winner.
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Kyle Orent Named Sweetwater Clifton Award Winner For March Kyle Orent of Malverne was named The Sweetwater Clifton "City Spirit" Award for the month of March for his continuous fundraising efforts for charity.
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Knicks and Garden of Dreams Grant A WishThe New York Knicks and the Garden of Dreams partnered with Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro to grant the wish of 16 year old, James.
Knicks and Garden of Dreams Bring Basketball Fun to BrooklynThe New York Knicks and The Garden of Dreams Foundation joined by Knicks Legend John Starks and Knicks City Dancers produced a healthy lifestyle basketball clinic for children at SCO Family of Services.
New York Knicks In The Community During All-Star WeekendDuring All-Star Weekend, your New York Knicks weren't just busy gearing up for their special events. They took time out of their busy schedule to give back to the community in Houston, Texas.
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Knicks Bowl '14 RecapSold out 14th annual Knicks Bowl once again took place at 300 New York at Chelsea Piers on Monday, February 11th with the entire team, coaching staff, alum and celebrities in attendance.
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On January 27th, The New York Knickerbockers honored Taylor Ryan of East Islip, NY as the recipient of the Sweetwater Clifton "City Spirit" Award for the month of January for her holiday toy drive, which benefited children at the Cohen Children’s Medical Center, a Garden of Dreams Foundation partner organization.
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Knicks and Garden of Dreams Host London Viewing PartyOn Thursday, January 17, Garden of Dreams and the New York Knicks hosted an exclusive viewing party at Dave & Buster’s Times Square for children to cheer on the Knicks as they topped the Pistons 102-82 in London.
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Ellen Abbate Is Honored With The Sweetwater Clifton AwardOn December 23rd, Ellen Abbate was honored with the Sweetwater Clifton Award for her heroic acts during Hurricane Sandy.
Knicks Bowl 14Join us for Knicks Bowl 14. Knicks Bowl is the annual full team event hosted by the New York Knicks to benefit the Garden of Dreams Foundation. Guests bowl alongside Knick current players, former players and celebrity guests. To see photos from last year’s Knicks Bowl, please CLICK HERE.
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Knicks to Honor Sandy Heros with "City Spirit" AwardOn Friday, November 30, New York Knicks recognized Peter Vadola, Dale Mapp and Danny Idiaquez of Midland Beach, NY, the recipients of the Sweetwater Clifton "City Spirit" Award for the month of November for their heroic efforts to usher more than 200 Staten Island residents to saftey after Hurricane Sandy devastated the area.
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Show Kids New York at Uncle Paul's PizzaOn Monday, December 3rd New York Knicks Tyson Chandler, Amar'e Stoudemire, Steve Novak and Kurt Thomas partnered with the Garden of Dreams to host a fun filled pizza-making party at Uncle Paul's Pizza near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.
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Ronnie Brewer, Chris Copeland, Knicks City Dancer and Garden of Dreams visit Maria Fareri Hospital On Thursday, November 29th, Ronnie Brewer, Chris Copeland, Knicks City Dancers and Garden of Dreams team up to bring Knicks Holiday Spirit to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center.
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Sandy Heroes Honored with the "Sweetwater Clifton City Spirit" Award On Friday, November 9th the New York Knicks honored four special individuals on court for their heroic actions during Hurricane Sandy on Monday, October 29th.
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New York Knicks and the Garden of Dreams host Thanksgiving 'Day of Giving' EventOn November 17th, Ronnie Brewer, Raymond Felton, Kurt Thomas, Marcus Camby and Rasheed Wallace along with the New York Knicks and Garden of Dreams Foundation, hosted a Thanksgiving "Day of Giving" with children and their families from the Children's Aid Society, a partner organization of the Garden of dreams Foundation.
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Hurricane Sandy: How the New York Knicks Have Given a Helping HandSee how the New York Knicks have joined forces witht the NBA, Red Cross, local government officials and surrounding communities to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy.
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Garden of Dreams present "Pay it Forward"On Monday, October 8, the Garden of Dreams Foundation teamed up with the New York Knicks, Rangers, Liberty and MSG Entertainment to host it's first ever "Pay it Forward" event at Garden of Dreams partner organization, Children Aid Society.
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Knicks Celebrate “Dream Week”On August 15th, the Knicks teamed up with Garden of Dreams to continue the celebration of Dream Week by inviting forty children from Garden of Dreams for an all access tour of MSG Training Center. .
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Knicks Read to Achieve 2012 This summer, The New York Knicks along with Cablevision's Power to Learn Program and KIA Motors teamed up to present the "Knicks Read to Achieve 2012 Summer Reading Program".
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Knicks Poetry Slam Finals 2012The Knicks Poetry Slam Finals were held on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at The New Amsterdam Theatre in Times Square.
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A SWEET NYC TREAT!The New York Knicks and Garden of Dreams hosted a special Show Kids New York event at Dylans Candy Bar in New York City for 20 children from Garden of Dreams partner organization WHEDco., Building a Greater Bronx.
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Knicks Bowl 13On Friday, March 2, 2012, the Knicks bowled for a cause at 300 New York- Chelsea Piers.
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Knicks NBA FIT Live Healthy WeekCarmelo Anthony and his Knicks teammates conducted a basketball clinic for NBA FIT Live Healthy Week at Madison Square Garden Training Center.
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Knicks Host "Home for the Holiday's"The Knicks and the Garden of Dreams Foundation hosted a "Home for the Holiday's" Season Launch Party for 150 children from Garden of Dreams partner organization, WHEDCo, at Madison Square Garden Training Center.
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Knicks Youth Skills ClinicKnicks Election Day Skills Clinic at the Madison Square Garden Training Center featuring skill instruction, basketball fundamentals and individual development for 100 coed children ages 8 14.
Dishing Out Thanksgiving MealsGarden of Dreams hosted a special event on Monday night as Knicks coaches, alumni and staff donated 250 Thanksgiving Day meals to families from the Children's Aid Society's Dunlevy Milbank Center.
Coaches Challenge: Coach D vs. Coach TOn Tuesday, November 1, Knicks head hoach Mike DAntoni teamed up with Rangers head coach, John Tortorella to present the 2nd Annual Coaches Challenge at the Madison Square Garden Training Center.
Knicks and Garden of Dreams Foundation Celebrate NBA GreenThe Knicks, with the Garden of Dreams Foundation, put the finishing touches on a project as part of NBA Cares Green Week.
Garden of Dreams Foundation Help Address Heart HealthThe Heart to Heart Foundation teamed up with Garden of Dreams to host a day of heart health testing.
Coaches' ChallengeKnicks Head Coach Mike D'Antoni teamed up with Rangers Head Coach John Tortorella to present the 1st Annual Coaches' Challenge at the MSG Training Center.
Christmas Day Gift ExchangeThe New York Knicks provided gifts for over 30 children in a special holiday gift exchange before tipoff on Christmas Day.
Knicks Poetry Slam "Poetry Playoffs" at Nike StadiumFor the first time in Knicks Poetry Slam history, the program's semifinal competitions were held at Nike Stadium in Manhattan.
Knicks Poetry Slam Open Auditions and College FairOn Monday October 11th 2010, the New York Knicks tipped off its 2010-2011 Knicks Poetry Slam program with one of the most unique annual college fairs around the tri-state area.
Amar'e Stoudemire's Back to School Celebration with the Garden of Dreams FoundationAmar'e Stoudemire joined the Knicks City Dancers, MSG Network's Gus Johnson and children from the Garden of Dreams Foundation for a special back to school celebration and school supply delivery courtesy of WB Mason.
