for a writing project: does the liberty make you feel represented as a new yorker?

Hi everyone! I'm a native NYer and big Liberty fan working on a small undergrad writing project about the team. I'm specifically hoping to hear from fans who grew up in NYC, so if that's you, I'd love to get your input on these questions:

1. When you think about the Liberty and the branding and marketing, including Ellie, the music played at games, the crowd, the overall vibe/atmosphere at Barclays, do you feel represented as a New Yorker?

In other words:
Does the team feel like it truly reflects the city and the people who live here? If you've been a fan for awhile, do you think the branding has improved to better reflect the city? (would love examples if so!)

On the contrary, does it feel more like a team that happens to be located in NYC/is marketed more toward transplants/tourists than people who grew up here? Why? (no shame if so!)

No right answer! Just curious about how the team's identity lands with natives. This is for a college assignment but may be published to Substack, so if I use your response, I'll let you know! Anything is helpful.