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Eater’s A Global Culinary Celebration at Pier 36 NYC-2026

In honor of soccer’s biggest weekend, Eater is hosting a one-day food extravaganza celebrating global cuisine.

Grab your soccer jersey and TSA-approved bottle of ranch, because Eater is hosting a sprawling, one-day-only culinary event — our largest ever! — To commemorate the biggest weekend in international soccer.

On Saturday, July 18 at Pier 36 in New York City,  Eater World’s Fare, an immersive, family-friendly event where food-lovers can congregate and eat their way through delicious representations of food from around the globe, prepared by heavy-hitter chefs and some of the most seasoned folks in the food game.

Eater’s World’s Fare borrows from the world’s fairs of old, which famously brought a vast array of nations together in the name of culture and innovation. We’re giving that idea a delicious update for a new generation —and a bigger appetite.

As Eater Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Wu says, “We wanted to create an experience that brings together the very best of food and sports, and celebrate the many, many communities that make up this city, at a time when all eyes are on New York.”

Eater World’s Fare tickets started at $30, granting Fare-goers access to 30+ dishes by many of Eater’s favorite chefs from across the country. Consider your matchday squad stacked with the likes of Golden Diner, Mokbar, Caffe Panna, and Win Son Bakery; expect Charles Pan Fried Chicken, Banh Anh Em, Sally’s Apizza, and dozens of other Eater-fave restaurants, all with specialty dishes available for purchase. Plus, all guests can score 10+ complimentary bites and wander through interactive fan experiences thanks to brand partners including Cathay Pacific, Square, Maruchan, Milagro Tequila, Dole, San Pellegrino, Edible Arrangements, Lifeway Kefir, and Manhattan Beer.

A limited number of VIP tickets permitted entry to an exclusive lounge presented by award-winning airline Cathay Pacific. VIPs received access to complimentary culinary creations from Dominique Ansel, South Philly Barbacoa, Sushi Noz, and the Jose Andres Group’s Mercado Little Spain — oh, and an open bar.

Attendees had an experience with Gourmega, a dining pop-up from the acclaimed Ghetto Gastro collective, showcasing small and local NYC businesses powered by Square. Dole offered a tropical smorgasbord of its world-famous pineapple juice, refreshing fruit bowls, and other juicy favorites. Morton Salt handed out tote bags and offer different varieties of salt as toppings.

Official event waters Sanpellegrino and Acqua Panna will be complementing the food, and presenting flavors of Sanpellegrino CIAO! Sparkling water.

There was a pitch-side concession stand by Edible Arrangements doling out free fruit and baked goodies, as well as an interactive soccer challenge using a larger-than-life, inflatable Lifeway Kefir bottle by Lifeway Foods. (Wash down all the excitement with complimentary probiotics.).

It was a very well attended event thousands of people in attendance from all over the world, some wearing their soccer jerseys, where everyone was getting ready for the Argentina VS Spain final (Which Spain won by one goal , winning their 2nd FIFA Cup.

It was a soccer atmosphere, with different signage and design at PIER 36. It definitely was great all the foods from around the world.

I enjoyed Sally’s Pizza from New Haven Connecticut, it was a small pie, tasted so fresh and one of the best pizza’s I have tasted for a long time.

The Executive Chef and Director of Culinary at the legendary Sally’s Apizza in New Haven, Connecticut, Bret Lunsford, went on to say, they have been in business since 1936,  four locations in Connecticut and 2 more locations in  Massachusetts.

Mr Lunsford went on to say, we have other food and dishes to offer our customers. If you are in Connecticut next time, do make a stop at Sally’s Apizza, and tell them World Liberty TV, sent you.

Thousands of people in attendance, I enjoyed myself very much trying many desserts, and food dishes, it was our first time at Eater World’s Fare event we look forward to attending future events.

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Eater World’s Fare: A Global Culinary Celebration at Pier 36 NYC-2026

BY: Artie Campomanes Staff Writer for World Liberty TV In honor of soccer’s biggest weekend, Eater is hosting a one-day food extravaganza celebrating global cuisine. Grab your soccer jersey and TSA-approved bottle of ranch, because Eater is hosting a sprawling, one-day-only culinary event — our largest ever! — To commemorate the biggest weekend in international...
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NYNJ World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center NYC- July 2026

Opening today, the NYNJ World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center becomes the global gathering place for soccer fans and the heart of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ celebration.

Rockefeller Center brings together 14 FIFA commercial partners to celebrate the world’s game at New York City’s most iconic destination.

The Fan Village will feature live match broadcasts, the exclusive FIFA Museum presented by Hyundai, fan activities and giveaways, photo moments, programmed events, specialty food and drink, official FIFA World Cup 2026™ merchandise shops, and more.

The Fan Village is open Monday, July 6 through Sunday, July 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET on match days and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on non-match days.

Featured Experiences: The Pitch featuring Live Spanish-Language Match Broadcasts by Telemundo

At the heart of the Fan Village, The Rink at Rockefeller Center is transformed into a first-of-its kind soccer field and live match viewing destination with daily broadcasts from Telemundo on jumbo 26-foot LED screens. Between matches, fans can experience youth clinics, movie nights, themed games, and more.

Champions’ Garden: Rockefeller Center’s Channel Gardens has been transformed into Champions’ Garden, a tribute to the eight championship-winning nations that have hoisted the FIFA World Cup™ trophy, celebrating the history and spirit of the tournament with a photo exhibition curated by the FIFA Museum.

The experience features oversized soccer inspired installations created in collaboration with the LEGO Group and viral florist Mr. Flower Fantastic.

Global Fan Plaza: Across Rockefeller Plaza, multiple fan engagement pop-ups will bring the energy of the World Cup to life through interactive experiences, giveaways, photo moments, games, food and beverage offerings, and fan-driven activities.

Top of the Rock, NYNJ World Cup 26 Official Viewpoint: Top of the Rock Observation Deck features a NYNJ World Cup 26 Official Viewpoint experience, taking fans 70 floors above Manhattan for live Spanish-language match broadcasts, exclusive FIFA World Cup 2026™ merchandise discounts, special photo moments, fan giveaways, and more.

The FIFA Museum Presented by Hyundai: The FIFA Museum presented by Hyundai Motor Company brings the special exhibition “Legacies of Champions” to Rockefeller Center through July 19, celebrating nearly a century of FIFA World Cup™ history.

Hyundai’s longstanding journey with FIFA will also be showcased. Admission is free with a timed-entry ticket, and priority access can also be added to Top of the Rock tickets purchased through July 19.

There is so many companies who are sponsoring major events, during NYNJ World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center.

The good thing is that all these events are free, everyone can have a FIFA 2026, experience.

ABOUT ROCKEFELLER CENTER: For more than 90 years, Rockefeller Center has been a global icon in the heart of New York City. Conceived by John D. Rockefeller Jr. as a “city within the city,” the Center comprises 13 buildings connected by an underground concourse.

Under the stewardship of owner and operator Tishman Speyer, the Center has become the city’s most dynamic place to work, play, dine, shop, and celebrate.

Rockefeller Center is home to New York’s leading attractions including The Rink, offering ice skating from

October to March each year; and the Top of the Rock Observation Deck, featuring two experiences: The Beam, recreating the iconic 1932 photo, and SKYLIFT, elevating visitors on an open-air glass platform three stories above 30 Rock’s 70th-floor rooftop for unrivaled, unobstructed 360-degree views.

Live entertainment is offered throughout the year across NBC Studios, Radio City Music Hall, the Today Show Summer Concert Series, and iNDIEPLAZA by Rough Trade.

The Center stretches along Fifth Avenue and offers nearly 50 shops on two levels for discerning shoppers seeking the best in global and local brands. The Center is also a coveted retail destination for families and kids, featuring flagship stores from LEGO, FAO Schwarz, Nintendo, and McNally Jackson.

The Channel Gardens at Rockefeller Center, located between Fifth Avenue and The Rink, offer a thoughtfully curated retail experience.

Lined with vibrant seasonal plantings and fountains, this elegant corridor is home to distinguished brands including Aesop, Tiffany & Co., and Todd Snyder—creating a distinctive shopping destination in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.

Hailed by The New York Times as the “Restaurant Event of the Year,” the Center is home to restaurants by Michelin-starred and James Beard-winning chefs such as NARO, Le Rock, and Jupiter, as well as casual eateries such as Daily Provisions, Ace’s Pizza, and Black Seed Bagels. Rockefeller Center is also home to Under 30 Rock, a curated collection of day-to-night restaurants, bars, takeaway counters and shops under 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

The varied selection of dining options includes affordable destinations from family-friendly spots to lively bars.

Located on Rockefeller Center’s Rink Level, just steps from the iconic skating rink and accessible via the Rockefeller Center subway stop and elevators on the north and south side of the main plaza, Under 30 Rock is a microcosm of New York City’s vibrant and diverse dining options.

About the New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York New Jersey Host Committee: Is the local organizing body responsible for delivering eight FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches in the NYNJ region, including the Final match.

The organization coordinates between key city and state stakeholders and FIFA to ensure world-class planning and delivery of infrastructure, facilities and services.

The committee’s goal is to create the most engaging, accessible and impactful FIFA World Cup 2026™ experience for all fans, athletes, partners and NYNJ communities.

About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises: NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises leads the media industry in the production and distribution of Spanish-language content for U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The company serves U.S. Hispanics through its national broadcast network, the cable network Universo, and digital platforms including the Telemundo app, a suite of FAST channels, and streaming services, such as Peacock, among others.

The Telemundo Network offers Spanish-language entertainment, news, and sports content reaching 95% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 91 affiliate stations. Telemundo also owns an independent station serving Puerto Rico.

Anchored on Telemundo Studios, the network is the #1 producer of scripted Spanish-language content in the U.S., and the only network to produce original content specifically for US Hispanic audiences.

Offering over 600 hours of reality TV shows a year, and top-rated live specials such as the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Miss Universe, Telemundo is considered the undisputed Home of Live TV in Hispanic media.

The network is also the exclusive Spanish-language home of the world’s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup™ and the Olympic Games. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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Curaçao Southern Caribbean Tour May 2026

By: Dr. Adal Hussain (AKA) Dr. Abbey, Travel Editor@ Large for World Liberty TV We had the pleasure of touring Curaçao southern Caribbean, you will learn the history of this beautiful island, historic locations, beaches, food, entertainment and much more. Curaçao is a southern Caribbean island and constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands....
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Marine Money Conference NYC-2026

By: Gloria Smith, Associate Editor for World Liberty TV Relied upon by shipowners, financiers, investors, ship managers, brokers, lawyers and accountants for the past 30 years. Marine Money International is constantly bridging the gap between shipowners and the international capital markets. Our publications, forums, books and other services are driven by a set of common...
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Pelé Way Street Co-Naming in Queens NY-2026

BY: Adal Hussain, Chief  Editor.  Shea Road & Meridan Way  Flushing NY June 10th 2026

As New York prepares to welcome the world for the FIFA World Cup, Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry hosted a street co-naming ceremony on Wednesday, June 10 honoring global soccer legend Pelé, one of the most influential athletes in sports history.

The ceremony officially unveiled “Pelé Way” in Council District 21 and served as the kickoff to a week of celebrations recognizing the cultural, economic, and community impact of the world’s game in the World’s Borough.

The event featured community leaders, soccer advocates, and elected officials.

The Pelé Way co-naming is part of a broader effort to celebrate the sport’s legacy while showcasing Queens as a destination for World Cup visitors.

With the tournament projected to generate $3.3 billion in economic activity and attract 1.2 million visitors, local leaders hope the celebration will encourage fans to explore Queens, support local businesses, and further cement the borough’s role as a gateway for the world’s game.

“The world’s game belongs in the World’s Borough,” said Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry. “As New York prepares to welcome visitors from across the globe, it is only fitting that we honor one of soccer’s greatest icons.

Pelé’s legacy transcends the sport, bringing people together across cultures and generations. ‘Pelé Way’ celebrates that legacy and the diversity, community, and opportunity that define Queens.”

In collaboration with Council Member Virginia Maloney, who hosted a separate co-naming ceremony honoring soccer icon Thierry Henry at Rockefeller Center, the events celebrate two global legends whose impact continues to shape the sport and inspire communities around the world.

“Soccer is more than just a sport. It has the power to unite people across cultures, languages, and generations,” said Council Member Virginia Maloney.

“Pelé and Thierry Henry are titans of the game who have shaped not only the history of the sport but the cultures and communities it touches.

As fans from every corner of the globe come to our doorstep for the FIFA World Cup, co-naming these streets in their honor ensures every New Yorker feels that excitement in their own neighborhoods and on their own streets.”

“As New York City prepares to welcome the world for the World Cup, it is fitting that we honor one of the greatest athletes and global ambassadors the sport has ever known,” said Speaker Julie Menin. “Pelé’s impact transcended soccer.

He inspired generations, brought people together across borders and cultures, and helped make the beautiful game a truly global phenomenon. I thank Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry for her leadership in bringing this tribute to Queens, and for helping showcase the World’s Borough as a place where the world comes together.”

With the World Cup bringing unprecedented excitement to The World’s Borough, its only right that Queens gets into the soccer spirit by honoring one of the beautiful game’s greatest pioneers,” said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr.

“Generations of Queens’s residents love this sport because of Pelé, and we hope his legacy of success on the pitch and his philanthropy off the pitch continues to inspire as we all gather to watch the World Cup over the next month.”

“New York City has a rich soccer history, from generations of fans and communities who have built the game here to legendary figures like Pelé, who helped make this city part of soccer’s global story,” said Jennifer O’Sullivan, New York City FC COO.

“As our city prepares to welcome the world for the FIFA World Cup, it is fitting that the World’s Borough honors one of the greatest players the sport has ever known.

With Etihad Park opening next year as New York City’s first soccer-specific stadium, Pelé Way connects that remarkable legacy to an exciting new chapter for soccer in Queens.”

Pelé, a three-time FIFA World Cup champion with Brazil, is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes in history.

Beyond his accomplishments on the field, he served as a global ambassador for the sport and a symbol of soccer’s power to connect people across cultures and generations.

About Pelé : Pelé is widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in the history of soccer. A three-time FIFA World Cup champion with Brazil and former player of the New York Cosmos, he helped elevate the sport to a global stage and became a symbol of excellence, sportsmanship, and international unity.

Through his achievements on and off the field, Pelé inspired generations and demonstrated the power of soccer to connect people across cultures, languages, and borders.

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FIFA World Cup by NYNJ Host Committee 2026 free for all at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center-2026

World Cup 26 Group Stage HQ at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Opens Today June 11th 2026.Family-Friendly State-Led Viewing Events on Long Island this Friday and in the Mid-Hudson on July 16 .

$20 Million in State Funding for Free Fan Events in All Five Boroughs of New York City, Including Free Watch Party in Central Park for World Cup Final

12 Community-Based Projects Across the State Through New York State Community Grant Program to Facilitate Free Public Viewings .Reduced NYNJ Stadium Bus Transportation Fare from the Initial $80 Round-Trip Price to $20

Additional MTA Subway Service on Match Days and to Free Group Stage HQ Event in Queens; Ample Service on LIRR and Metro-North for Fans to connect to match day Shuttle Bus and Trains

World Cup One-Day Permit from New York State Liquor Authority to Allow Off-Site Activations and Expanded Outdoor Activations.  Passed Legislation to Allow Bars and Restaurants to Operate Until 4 a.m. from June 11 through July 20, 2026.

Securing 500 Free Tickets for Working Families with Kids, First Responders and Military Families.

Launched $6 Million NY Kicks: A World Cup Legacy Investment Fund Aimed at Building Soccer Fields in Disadvantaged Communities Across the State.

Collaboration of Forces to Ensure Safety and Security Preparedness throughout the Region during the Tournament.

To kick off the start of FIFA World Cup 2026™, Governor Kathy Hochul and the NYNJ Host Committee today highlighted activations across New York State to ensure New Yorkers in every community get to enjoy the World Cup.

From statewide watch parties to reduced bus fares and launching NY Kicks to ensure lasting impact, the Governor and the NYNJ Host Committee have taken steps to deliver a more accessible FIFA World Cup 2026™ experience.

Today’s event marked the official opening of the NYNJ World Cup 26 Group Stage HQ at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center which will be free to all.

“The time has finally come to welcome the 2026 FIFA World Cup to New York and I could not be more proud of the work we have done to bring the celebrations to every corner of our state,” Governor Hochul said.

“From increased hours for bars and restaurants to reduced bus fares, we are committed to working with partners across the state to make sure everyone can participate in the festivities in a way that is fun, safe and accessible throughout the duration of the tournament.”

NYNJ Host Committee CEO Alex Lasry said, “From day one, Governor Hochul has approached the World Cup as an opportunity that should benefit every New Yorker.

Whether it’s making transportation more affordable, creating free fan experiences across the state, expanding access to tickets for working families, or investing in soccer facilities that will serve communities long after the Final, she has consistently focused on ensuring this tournament leaves a lasting impact.

The World Cup is finally here, and thanks to the Governor’s leadership, New Yorkers will have opportunities to celebrate, participate, and be part of this historic moment.”

You can come and enjoy the festivities, and so much activities, and we have to thank our Great Governor, Mayor, and many more people to make this possible for all of us.

The first game was played in Mexico, and it was against, Mexico VS South Africa, which

Mexico won by 2 goals.

I am personally am a big fan of Brazil and Argentina, I will be there to support my teams.

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Fanatics Fest NYC at Javits Center -2025

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