How did a multi-billion-dollar NBA franchise end up named after colonial Dutch trousers? The bizarre, 400-year history of New York's iconic basketball team involves a literary prank, a businessman's hat, and some very baggy pants.
From unforgettable weekend campgrounds to the high-stakes final laps at Watkins Glen, Upstate New York race fans are mourning the sudden loss of NASCAR icon Kyle Busch, a driver who perfectly matched the true spirit of the Empire State.
Don't get stranded outside a locked door this holiday weekend. From pharmacy closures to major retail shutdowns, see exactly which New York stores are closed for Memorial Day.