John Cuneo’s “Garden Party”

One of the best ways to feel a sense of belonging, or to forge a connection to a city, is to cheer the triumphs and weather the defeats of a sports team. In John Cuneo’s cover for the December 9, 2024, issue, the New York Knicks—who call Madison Square Garden home—are surrounded by their adoring supporters. “To describe myself as a long-suffering Knicks fan would be redundant,” Cuneo said. “But these last few years, they have shown real promise . . . hope springs eternal.”

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