New Jersey Issues World Cup Travel Warning: Only Use State Endorsed Transportation

State officials say fans who fail to secure approved travel plans in advance risk getting stuck in gridlock around MetLife Stadium. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New Jersey officials are warning soccer fans…

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Why Mikie Sherrill’s World Cup Tax Plan Was Doomed From the Start

New Jersey spent nearly a decade preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. State leaders, including former New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy promised residents that hosting the world’s largest sporting event would…

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NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill Retreats From World Cup Tax Hikes After Backlash Across State

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and top Democratic lawmakers are backing away from a controversial plan to raise taxes and impose temporary surcharges during the 2026 FIFA World Cup…

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World Cup Comes to New Jersey Alongside One of America’s Most Polluted Rivers

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Millions of soccer fans will descend on MetLife Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but just beyond the bright lights of the Meadowlands sits one of the…

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New Jersey Investing an Estimated $5 Million to Bring World Cup Experience to Communities Across State

CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. — New Jersey officials announced Tuesday that $5 million in state grants will be distributed to dozens of organizations across the state to create fan zones, watch parties, festivals,…

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New Jersey Democrats Divided on Mikie Sherrill’s World Cup Sales Tax Increase Could Cover Parts of the Jersey Shore

Trenton, NJ — A proposal to raise taxes to help cover 2026 World Cup costs is exposing divisions among New Jersey Democrats, after U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer publicly pushed back on a…

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New Jersey to pay millions while NYC gets the spotlight during ‘New York’ World Cup

NJ Taxpayers Fund $60M World Cup Costs at MetLife While NYC Branding Dominates Spotlight Trenton, NJ — New Jersey is committing more than $60 million in public spending to host 2026 World…

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Secaucus police arrest Wallington man in hotel parking lot car theft case

A stolen vehicle report at a Meadowlands hotel led to a multi-agency investigation and arrest. SECAUCUS, NJ – A reported overnight vehicle theft at a Meadowlands Parkway hotel earlier this month ended…

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New Jersey Has More Horses Per Square Mile Than Kentucky, Here’s Why

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey packs thousands of horses into a surprisingly small footprint, ranking among the most horse-dense states in the country and rivaling Kentucky on a per-square-mile basis, according to…

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Mikie Sherrill Called out on World Cup Sales Tax Double Talk

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey assemblyman is publicly challenging Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s World Cup funding strategy, arguing her administration’s push for temporary taxes conflicts with claims that most fans—and their spending—will…

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Masked conductor in a dark suit and bandana reaches into a burlap sack labeled 'NJ FIFA TAX' as money spills out, while three surprised men in patriotic outfits hold cash nearby in a bus or train setting.

Dear World, Please Forgive New Jersey for Being New Jersey During the World Cup

On behalf of the entire state of New Jersey, we would like to issue FIFA and World Cup soccer fans all over the world a heartfelt apology. We know what you’re thinking:…

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New Jersey renames MetLife Stadium for World Cup in New Jersey as ‘New York New Jersey Stadium’ sparks backlash

Temporary rebrand tied to FIFA rules is drawing criticism online from New Jersey residents EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Online backlash is building in New Jersey after MetLife Stadium was renamed “New York…

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Ghostbusters Ecto-1 spotted near American Dream Mall: Could it be After the Ghost of Jimmy Hoffa?

New Jersey ain’t afraid of no ghosts. A familiar movie icon cruising toward the Meadowlands is fueling fresh speculation about what might be haunting one of New Jersey’s most debated destinations. East…

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The world is coming to New Jersey, but NJ Transit will surely embarrass us on the global stage

New Jersey is about to take center stage in a way it never has before. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring tens of thousands of international visitors to the Meadowlands for…

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Mikie Sherrill Scales Back 2.5% Hotel Tax After it Threatened Tourism at the Jersey Shore

Pushback from residents and vacation planners prompts retreat on controversial lodging tax tied to global event. Trenton, NJ – A proposed hotel tax tied to the upcoming World Cup is facing backlash…

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New Jersey World Cup Tax Hike Sends Message to the World: Don’t Host Your Event In New Jersey

New Jersey World Cup tax plan risks undermining global event it aims to fund A short-term revenue plan tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is raising concerns that New Jersey could…

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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and Democrats to Raise Sales Tax to 9.625% During World Cup

New Jersey weighs temporary sales, hotel, and gambling tax increases tied to 2026 tournament East Rutherford, NJ – New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill promised New Jersey that she would not raise sales…

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Late night car meet blasted music across Secaucus before police shut it down

Loud late night car meet shut down in Secaucus after booming music complaints SECAUCUS, NJ — A late-night car meet blasting loud music across Secaucus was broken up by police after residents…

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Secaucus police arrest Linden man after road rage incident involving handgun

Detectives say the 51-year-old suspect pointed a .50 caliber Desert Eagle at another driver before fleeing the scene. Secaucus, N.J. – A Linden man is facing multiple felony charges after police say…

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‘Affordable for who?’ Affordability Gov. Mikie Sherrill blasted over $100K-a-plate gala

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Governor Mikie Sherrill’s message of “affordability” is drawing sharp criticism after reports surfaced that her inaugural festivities included a private dinner charging up to $100,000 per plate —…

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