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The FIFA World Cup is heading to New York City in a few weeks and Bronx businesses are preparing to celebrate

By Emily Wilson Conversation…

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Need a World Cup ticket? Enter Mamdani’s lottery for a $50 seat

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Oldtimers Softball League hosts opening day game

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Mamdani announces NYC Neighborhood Passport program to encourage city exploration during the World Cup

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Elected officials and partners from Airbnb, FIFA, the U.S. Soccer Foundation and New York City Public Schools break ground on a new soccer mini-pitch at PS 112 Bronxwood School in the Bronx.

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FIFA World Cup legacy investment brings new soccer mini-pitch to Bronx students ahead of World Cup

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Bally’s Links hosts annual City Parks Foundation Golf Classic

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David Polanco started boxing to ward off bullies, now he’s a New York Champion headed to Nationals

By Eleonore Cattle Conversation…

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The Savannah Bananas and Party Animals take over the Westchester Square Dunkin Donuts

By Alice Moreno Conversation…

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Meet AnthonyMSG: The Knicks superfan who has attended nearly every game since 2001

By Noah Strang Conversation…

Aaron Judge at the 46th Annual Yankees Homecoming Dinner on Sunday, April 19.

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Yankees raise record $2.5M for foundation at 46th Annual Homecoming Dinner

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Bronx residents, community leaders and organizations celebrate opening of revitalized basketball courts at Fort #4 Playground

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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These are the free fan sites showing World Cup matches around NYC

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The Savannah Bananas buzz at Yankee Stadium on Sunday started well before the first pitch

By Noah Strang Conversation…

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces that the Bronx Terminal Market will host one of the borough-wide fan-fest celebrations during the World Cup.

EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces free Bronx fan zone for World Cup

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Duckens Nazon signs a Haitian flag at the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) Gallery + Café in Brooklyn during “A Night for Haiti” event on April 13, 2026.

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Brooklyn fetes Haiti’s Nazon ahead of World Cup

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Gerrit Cole latest: Yankees ace to begin rehab assignment Friday

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