World Cup Final Watch Party — Mamdani + Hochul Unveil 50K-Cap Central Park Great Lawn Event Jul 19, $9.5M Combined ($6M State, $3.5M City)

At the Mon Jun 8 World Cup briefing, the Mayor and Governor announced a free 50,000-person watch party on Central Park's Great Lawn for the Jul 19 final, funded by a $6M Empire State Development investment and $3.5M from the city. Former FIFA stars joined the announcement. The pair also previewed transportation, infrastructure, and emergency preparedness plans; a separate public-safety briefing is scheduled next week.

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