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Rockefeller Center to host fan village for 2026 World Cup
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The NY/NJ Host Committee and Telemundo announced that Rockefeller Center will serve as Manhattan's fan village for the 2026 FIFA World Cup from July 4 to July 19. This marks the second fan location in the New York City area, following Liberty State Park. The site will feature live match screenings, interactive soccer activities, and tributes to past World Cup champions.
Sofía Subercaseaux shines in film and editing in New York
Sofía Subercaseaux, a Chilean editor based in New York, shares her experience working on internationally impactful series and films. She has collaborated with top-level actors and directors for several years in the city. The interview highlights her career in the film industry.
New York AG Letitia James faces federal mortgage fraud indictment
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A federal grand jury in Virginia indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on October 9, 2025, for bank fraud and making false statements related to mortgage applications. NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani defended James the next day, calling the charges political retribution by the Trump administration. Conservatives on social media mocked James by resurfacing her past statements about no one being above the law.
New York City creates office for digital assets
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has established the Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology to support crypto firms navigating regulations. Signed via Executive Order 57 on October 14, the office aims to coordinate city agencies and foster blockchain pilots. This move positions New York as a more welcoming hub for digital assets despite stringent state rules.
Low-income New Yorkers receive $12,000 in USDC via pilot program
A pilot program administered by GiveDirectly and funded by Coinbase is providing 160 low-income New Yorkers with $12,000 in USDC, a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar. The initiative draws inspiration from universal basic income experiments to study the impact of unconditional cash payments on poverty. Payments consist of a $8,000 lump sum followed by five $800 installments.
Cuomo challenges Mamdani's record in New York mayoral debate
In the second New York City mayoral debate on Wednesday night, former Governor Andrew Cuomo sharply criticized front-runner Zohran Mamdani's lack of experience and legislative record. The clash highlighted divisions in the race among Democratic nominee Mamdani, independent Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Polls show Mamdani leading but vulnerable if anti-Mamdani votes consolidate.