NYC immigrant hubs eye World Cup bounce after Trump crackdown woe
New York City's immigrant communities are preparing for the upcoming World Cup, hoping it will revive local businesses affected by recent deportation crackdowns. City officials are promoting events and programs to attract tourists and celebrate the diversity of the neighborhoods. The World Cup is seen as an opportunity to bring energy and hope back to these communities, particularly with Haiti's first appearance in over 50 years.
- ▪New York City's tourism agency is organizing a World Cup calendar of events to engage local immigrant communities.
- ▪Businesses in neighborhoods like Little Haiti have struggled due to fears of immigration raids, but there is optimism for the World Cup.
- ▪City officials expect the World Cup to attract tourists and promote local businesses through various initiatives.
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NYC immigrant hubs eye World Cup bounce after Trump crackdown woeSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxNew York City's tourism agency is preparing a World Cup calendar of events so visitors can experience matches in neighborhoods with the most passion at stake.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 24, 2026, 09:55 AMUpdated May 24, 2026, 09:57 AMListenBROOKLYN, United States – World Cup fever is beginning to hit New York’s immigrant communities where wariness of the Trump administration’s deportation crackdown has weighed on foot traffic.In Brooklyn’s “Little Haiti,”, street blocks once busy with merchants were quiet earlier this week.Ms Mahalia Desrosiers, a project manager for the civic group Little Haiti BK, has seen some businesses shut down even though the neighborhood has not…
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