AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup kickoff in NJ/NY: FIFA’s tournament begins June 11 with the final set for MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, and NJ officials are already laying out transit and safety rules for the state’s first FIFA World Cup match—more frequent NJ Transit service, strict guidance on parking and walking/driving to the venue, Uber-only authorized rideshare pickups, and an Everbridge public safety app for real-time updates. Visa and entry drama: FIFA President Gianni Infantino pushed back on criticism over visa denials, including the Somali referee Omar Artan being blocked from entering the U.S., while the broader tournament is also shadowed by geopolitical tensions and ticketing controversy. Local soccer culture: A North Jersey brewery in Bloomfield, Varitage Brew Works, has turned into a World Cup viewing hub with 39 straight days of soccer events. Shore safety update: Wildwood police confirmed the body of a 14-year-old boy missing off the beach was recovered near the Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May. Road trip costs: The Margate Bridge toll is set to rise starting June 16, adding to summer travel expenses for Shore visitors.
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