@meanbarb

Newsday sports columnist, features writer and queen of NY NBA writers. Been around so long I covered Knicks when they were really good and you were 10.

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Joined March 2009
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What is scarier than my neighbor’s Halloween decorations featuring OG, Wemby and Jalen? How about the fact that Knicks are 0-3 heading into tonight’s game against Pistons.
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What the heck Liberty? Why didn't they use the re-set timeout. Brutal. Atlanta up, 2-0.
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Amazing story about an amazing journey. I’m so excited that you will be there for your daughter on her big day. There won’t be a dry eye at the wedding. ❤️❤️
Peter Botte@PeterBotteOct 3
Finally ready to go public with a very personal update: I’m still standing after a March leg amputation. (And I will be WALKING my daughter down the aisle later this month)! Please read and share. peterbotte.substack.com/p/im…
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Had an awesome time talking about the Patrick Ewing era, Jalen Brunson era and the tough times inbetween.
🏆 KNICKS FILM SCHOOL 🏆
@KnickFilmSkoolSep 4
Award Winning Journalist Barbara Barker (@MeanBarb) Has Truly Seen It All! | KFS SPOTLIGHT | H/T: @TytoFlight ​, @TheCohencidence xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1mxPaZDyA…
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🏆 KNICKS FILM SCHOOL 🏆

Award Winning Journalist Barbara Barker (@MeanBarb) Has Truly Seen It All! | KFS SPOTLIGHT | H/T: @TytoFlight ​, @TheCohencidence

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Joe, you really went the extra mile making our farewell backpages. Thank you to everyone at Newsday. I am lucky to have worked with such an incredible, dedicated and talented group of people.
Joe Manniello@joe_mannielloAug 21
🗞️👏 Yesterday was a bittersweet day at work as we bid farewell to several members of the Newsday Sports Department. It's been a pleasure working with them, and an honor to make their farewell back pages. Congrats on incredible careers and enjoy the next chapter in your lives.
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Joe Manniello@joe_mannielloAug 21
🗞️👏 Yesterday was a bittersweet day at work as we bid farewell to several members of the Newsday Sports Department. It's been a pleasure working with them, and an honor to make their farewell back pages. Congrats on incredible careers and enjoy the next chapter in your lives.
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Moving on. newsday.com/sports/columnist…

Barbara Barker: Farewell, Newsday, it's been my honor covering the sports world for the last three...

I covered 13 U.S. Opens (tennis), 11 NBA Finals, four Super Bowls, two WNBA Finals, two Final Fours, one World Series and one Stanley Cup Final.

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Very cool for Patrick to be back on the bench. Joins two former Knicks assistants.
NEW YORK KNICKS
@nyknicksJul 6
Best of luck in your next chapter, Legend! 🧡💙
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Loved talking to sportscasting legend @lindacohn about having the courage to follow her dreams. Her career has inspired many. newsday.com/sports/media/lin…

Linda Cohn's sportscasting career shaped by Long Island experiences

It's important to Cohn, that after decades on ESPN's SportsCenter, she's been an inspiration to many young girls.

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Is there any doubt who was No. 1? I love this pic of Patrick.
Newsday Sports@NewsdaySportsJun 23
TONIGHT: 2026 #NBA Draft, first round. TODAY: The 10 best #Knicks draft picks of all time, via @meanbarb newsday.com/sports/basketbal…

Top 10 Knicks draft picks in franchise history

Patrick Ewing, Walt Frazier and Willis Reed compete for the top spot.

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Mamdani just shouted out Charles Oakley with Dolan sitting right behind him
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SNY Knicks
@sny_knicksJun 18
Tyler Kolek confirmed that he is on the Knicks after an encounter with security at the parade 😭 (via @tyler_kolek, @bansky)
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Newsday Sports@NewsdaySportsJun 18
The Knicks at City Hall. Via @meanbarb
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Is something happening at city hall today?
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A different perspective….
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Mitch wants to put his truck in the championship parade.
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This is truly great, even the music is perfect.
New York Basketball
@NBA_NewYorkJun 13
"Let's play basketball now. Be smart. Stick together. We've come back from worse. Chip away" –– Jalen Brunson in the huddle before the Knicks come back in Game 4
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Steve Popper
@StevePopperJun 13
Today’s back page of @newsdaysports as the Knicks are one win from the first title in 53 years.
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He should be a part of this.
New York Basketball
@NBA_NewYorkJun 13
Charles Oakley is on his way to San Antonio to attend Game 5 Oak has attended Knicks playoff games in Atlanta and Cleveland this year
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I know one young, crazy Knicks fan who is very happy to hear this.
Steve Popper
@StevePopperJun 13
Relief for worried travelers -- Knicks and Spurs confirm that they will not be revoking tickets from fans purchasing tickets from out of the immediate area.
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