NYC Mayor Announces 'Soccer Streets' Initiative for Kids Ahead of World Cup
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced the launch of 'Soccer Streets,' an initiative that will transform streets outside 50 schools into car-free zones for children to play soccer and engage in other activities. This initiative is part of the city's efforts to celebrate the upcoming World Cup, which will be hosted at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The 'Soccer Streets' events, which began this month, will continue until the last day of school on June 26. The city is collaborating with Street Lab, a nonprofit organization, and Chobani, a New York-based yogurt maker, to facilitate these events. The initiative aims to bring the excitement of the World Cup to local neighborhoods, ensuring that the celebration is accessible to all children, regardless of their ability to attend the games in person. 
