New York Liberty celebrate WNBA championship with ticker-tape parade in Manhattan

The New York Liberty celebrated their first WNBA championship with a ticker-tape parade in Manhattan. Thousands attended, including New York officials, to honor the team after their overtime victory against the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 of the finals. Players like Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu expressed pride in bringing a championship to New York. The parade also included veteran players from earlier Liberty teams, highlighting the franchise's history and community support. This event marks the latest in a series of parades in New York, with the last honoring a women's sports team occurring in 2019. Governor Kathy Hochul welcomed the champions and acknowledged the team's owners for their support.