In the spring of 1994, the World Cup arrived, the Knicks were great and so were the Rangers. And in the middle of it all, an infamous White Bronco chase.

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In bodegas and parks, in bars and pizzerias, the unofficial watch party has taken over New York.

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The night began with frustration and boos, and not because of the Knicks. But by the end of Game 3 of the N.B.A. finals, the team had slightly deflated some spirits, too.

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New Yorkers under 30 know about the past pain and suffering. But now they have reason to believe.

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