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Katie

@katesobko

I report things for @northjersey

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carly jones (@carlyjones823) profile picturecarly jones@carlyjones823Oct 27
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ICYMI: Sherrill administration is already exploring how NJ might host the 2031 FIFA women's World Cup. "The words 'New York' are noticeably absent from the document." Story by @katesobko northjersey.com/story/sports…
New Jersey could host 2031 Women’s World Cup | Exclusive

New Jersey could host 2031 Women’s World Cup | Exclusive

New Jersey "would welcome the opportunity to bring that energy back for the Women’s World Cup," said a spokesperson for the governor.

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Guess I’ll do this since @Colleenallreds tagged me. While she’s riding the rails from the city (like the New Yorker she is), I’m hopping the bus from Nutley. No lines. No crowds.
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State senate budget committee is clearly ready for their 7 p.m. start time.
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Committee is still not in the room.
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Sen. Paul Sarlo kicks off the meeting by saying it’s “going to be a long night.”
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Just to be clear: The NYNJ host committee - a bistate nonprofit planning a soccer tournament in East Rutherford, NJ - bought 1,000 World Cup tickets at full freight and gave them to New York City to give to their residents for $50. And gave 0 to NJ. northjersey.com/story/news/n…
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new york city isn’t hosting shit
Assemblymember Robert Carroll (@Bobby4Brooklyn) profile pictureAssemblymember Robert Carroll
@Bobby4BrooklynApr 17
Sticking it to fans is not the answer. Decisions like this ensure that the next time New York City hosts the world, partnering with New Jersey won’t even be on the table.
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Both FIFA and the Murphy administration walked back the “free” public transportation requirement in 2024 — when @northjersey was the only one reporting on this and had the contracts and addenda. LINK: northjersey.com/story/sports… Let this also be a PSA to support local news
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Adam Crafton (@AdamCrafton_) profile pictureAdam Crafton
@AdamCrafton_Apr 16
FIFA have responded to this - and strongly. “We are quite surprised by the NJ Governor’s approach today on fan transportation. The original FIFA World Cup 2026 Host City Agreements signed in 2018 required free transportation for fans to all matches. Recognizing the financial strain this placed on the host cities, back in 2023 FIFA adjusted the Host Agreement requirements across all host cities as follows: All Match Ticket holders and accredited individuals shall be able to access transport (public or additionally planned transport) at cost to allow travel to Stadiums on match days.   “FIFA worked for years with host cities on transportation and mobility plans, including advocating for millions of dollars in federal funding to support host cities for transportation.   “FIFA World Cup will bring millions of fans to North America along with related economic impact. Many fans will travel to NYNJ to enjoy the eight matches scheduled. FIFA is not aware of any other major event previously held at NYNJ Stadium, including other major sports, global concert tours, etc., where organizers were required to pay for fan transportation.”
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Original headline: Five groups getting fucked by World Cup But we're a family news org, I'm told. Story by @katesobko northjersey.com/story/sports…
How five groups will feel pain from limited NY Penn Station access

How five groups will feel pain from limited NY Penn Station access

Limiting access to NJ Transit trains at New York Penn Station during the 2026 FIFA World Cup will affect these five groups.

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🚨🚨🚨 New York Penn Station will partially close on eight match days during World Cup. Scoop w/@katesobko northjersey.com/story/sports…
NY Penn Station to close for hours before World Cup matches

NY Penn Station to close for hours before World Cup matches

New York Penn Station will close to commuters for four-hour windows on 2026 FIFA World Cup match days.

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So is New Jersey shut down now?
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Eight members (six Dems, two GOP) as the meeting is called back into order. This is still yesterday’s meeting so no roll call will be taken and anyone here yesterday could have left a vote for bills being considered tonight.
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Budget has cleared the state senate budget committee.
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NJ’s State Senate Budget Committee is scheduled to start a meeting at noon with an extensive agenda, including the FY26 budget…. but they don’t appear to be starting as the judiciary meeting continues.
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It’s 8 p.m. on Friday in Trenton. The excitement for the budget vote is clearly palpable.
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Sarlo announced the budget will be voted on at 8 p.m. Friday.
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As @zachblackburn23 put it, “this is democracy at work.”
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The committee is taking a “very very short” break still has several bills to consider, in addition to the budget.
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Budget meeting started shortly before 2 and chairman Paul Sarlo announced that the budget won’t be brought before the committee for some time. He said 6 or 7 at the earliest or it “might be” tomorrow.
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And at 1 there are no committees meeting.
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