{"id":40616,"date":"2026-06-06T16:43:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T16:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/?p=40616"},"modified":"2026-06-06T16:43:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T16:43:46","slug":"mayor-mamdani-and-governor-hochul-brief-new-yorkers-on-citywide-preparations-for-2026-fifa-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/40616","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul brief New Yorkers on citywide preparations for 2026 FIFA World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWYORK: Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul today outlined sweeping multiagency plans to keep New Yorkers and visitors safe, informed and moving throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup\u2122.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The briefing focused on transportation, infrastructure and emergency preparedness. An additional public safety briefing will be held next week to detail the City\u2019s plans to ensure a safe and successful tournament.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have spent months coordinating, drilling and preparing so that when the world arrives at our doorstep, we are ready,\u201d said Mayor Mamdani.
\n\u201cFrom the first kickoff to the final whistle and long after, our job is clear: keep residents and visiting fans safe, informed and supported during every moment of this busy summer.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNew York\u2019s transit system safely and reliably moves millions every day, and we are ready to shine on the world stage,\u201d said Governor Hochul.
\n\u201cThe World Cup will be a once-in-a-generation event for our state, and whether you\u2019re traveling from Brazil or Bed-Stuy, we have a plan to get you to where you need to go safely.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter months of planning, we are adding trains wherever fans are going to watch matches while helping to keep them safe,\u201d said MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber.<\/p>\n

\u201cMoving millions is what we do, and not just when the World Cup is in town.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWith kickoff just days away, our region is ready to welcome the world. This level of preparation doesn’t happen overnight \u2014 it is the result of years of collaboration among transportation agencies, public safety officials and government partners across New York and New Jersey,\u201d said NYNJ Host Committee CEO Alex Lasry.<\/p>\n

\u201cThanks to the leadership of Governor Hochul, Mayor Mamdani, the MTA and countless partners, fans will have safe and reliable ways to travel throughout the tournament while residents continue to move around the region. We are grateful for their partnership and shared commitment to delivering an unforgettable World Cup this summer.\u201d<\/p>\n

The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will increase cleaning operations around transit hubs and public event locations throughout the World Cup.
\n\u201cFor years, the City has convened partners across all levels of government to ready us for this summer,\u201d said Deputy Mayor for Operations Julia Kerson.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have the plans in place to ensure New Yorkers and visitors alike can move about our city safely, efficiently and reliably. With the World Cup and so many other events right around the corner, we are ready to welcome the world to New York City.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs thousands of fans flock to New York City for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, protecting the health and safety of everyone in the five boroughs, both visitors and residents alike, is this administration\u2019s top priority,\u201d said Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Dr. Helen Arteaga. \u201cAlongside our agency partners \u2014 in particular, DOHMH and H+H \u2014 the Mamdani Administration strengthened its healthcare systems, disease surveillance and emergency response units to prepare for the surge of visitors, and after months of careful planning, the City is more than ready to address any issue and keep New Yorkers safe.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe World Cup is here, and New York City is ready to celebrate the beauty of the people\u2019s game. Enjoy the matches, find a watch party near you and, if you\u2019re planning to visit Manhattan on local match days, take transit to avoid delays,\u201d said NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have worked across agencies to develop a transportation plan that moves fans quickly and efficiently to and from matches while minimizing disruptions for New Yorkers across the City.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNew York City is thrilled to welcome visitors from all over the country and the world, to enjoy \u2018the beautiful game\u2019 and all the festivities that go along with the biggest sporting event on the globe,\u201d said NYCEM Commissioner Christina Farrell.<\/p>\n

\u201cOver the last year, New York City Emergency Management has worked side by side with our local, state, federal and private partners to coordinate staff and resources to support all the events. We want soccer fans and visitors to the Big Apple to enjoy our annual summer events, and all that NYC has to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe FDNY has been preparing for this historic summer for more than a year,\u201d said FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore. \u201cOur members have been working closely with our public and private partners to make sure we have the resources, staffing and operational plans needed to respond to whatever comes our way. The FDNY is ready to meet the demands of this event while continuing to protect New Yorkers every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe entire world is coming together for this tournament, and the entirety of New York City and State governments will come together to make it a success,\u201d said DSNY Commissioner Gregory Anderson. \u201cFrom cleaning before and after watch parties to blockades that protect celebrations, New York\u2019s Strongest will be visible at every part of the World Cup, and we remind everyone visiting our City of what all New Yorkers already know \u2013 littering can earn you a red card.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMany World Cup visitors will want to experience a ride in an iconic New York City taxicab, and we encourage that when hopping around within the city,\u201d said NYC Taxi & Limousine Commissioner Midori Valdiva. \u201cOur taxi and for-hire vehicle drivers are safe, professional and among the city\u2019s most knowledgeable ambassadors. TLC Police and their enforcement partners will be prominent at the airports and other high-traffic locations to help ensure that trips are going to TLC drivers and not unlicensed hustlers. Anyone offering visitors a ride, attempting to negotiate a price or refusing to engage the meter is engaging in illegal conduct and anyone who experiences overcharging or illegal conduct should report it through 311.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom monitoring for infectious diseases to safeguarding mental health, the NYC Health Department has been preparing for over a year to ensure we are ready for the World Cup,\u201d said NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin.<\/p>\n

\u201cLike a world-class goalie, our job is to anticipate challenges, block threats, and defend the health of our city. Through rigorous planning and teamwork with our partner agencies, we\u2019re ready to protect New Yorkers so they can focus on enjoying the games. The only thing we can\u2019t save is a penalty kick in the knockout stage.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

NEWYORK: Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul today outlined sweeping multiagency plans to keep New Yorkers and visitors safe, informed and moving throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup\u2122. The briefing focused on transportation, infrastructure and emergency preparedness. An additional public safety briefing will be held next week to detail the City\u2019s plans to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":40614,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1469,31,1378],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-40616","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-new-york","category-news","category-us"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40616","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40616"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40616\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40617,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40616\/revisions\/40617"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/40614"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40616"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40616"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40616"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}