NYC NOW Catching Up on Sports and the Dress Shoe Comeback
Feb 20, 2026
James Ramsay, a WNYC digital producer who tracks fashion and footwear, and Priya Desai, a sports reporter covering local and national teams. They talk Knicks playoff hopes, Team USA women’s hockey and two local gold-medal players. They also explore the dress shoe revival in New York, from loafers to dress sneakers and what shoes signal about city life.
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Veteran-Youth Mix Fueled Gold
- Team USA blended veteran leadership with youthful energy to dominate the women's hockey tournament.
- That mix produced near-shutouts and an overtime gold-medal win against Canada.
Watching Gold At A Women's Sports Bar
- Priya Desai watched the gold-medal game at Wilka's, a bar that shows only women's sports.
- She described a packed room and phenomenal energy during the match.
Knicks Still Have To Prove Themselves
- The Knicks still need to prove themselves and struggle against teams like Detroit despite expectations.
- Defensive breakdowns and lack of consistent shooters raise real playoff doubts.
