New York Generated $2 Billion from Hosting the World Cup Spain claimed the 2026 FIFA World Cup title, while New York achieved a major economic victory. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Wednesday that the tournament generated approximately $2 billion for the city's economy and around $3.5 billion for the New York-New Jersey region. According to city officials, $1.3 billion came directly from tourist spending and operational costs. The sporting event created over 12,000 jobs in the hospitality, food service, and retail sectors. The calculations factored in visitor spending on accommodat

32nd Annual Mexican Day Parade to Take Place in New York The annual Mexican Day Parade returns to Manhattan this weekend for its 32nd edition. The event kicks off on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Participants will march south along Madison Avenue from 38th Street to 27th Street. Street closures and traffic congestion are expected in the area. The celebration marks Mexican Independence Day, observed on September 16 to commemorate the start of the independence movement in 1810. Attendees can look forward to performances, live music, and stalls featuring local vendors. According to NYC Population Fact

Drone Show Recreates Twin Towers On Wednesday evening, a drone light show was launched in New York to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The public art installation, titled "2977 Lights Over New York Harbor," consisted of 2,977 points of light—one for each person who lost their life. The drones rose above the harbor and formed a life-sized silhouette of the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers in the sky. Family members of the victims, survivors, and emergency responders participated in the project's development. http://T.me/NewYork_videos 👍3❤1