GNYHA is providing this weekly update to support members during the FIFA tournament and other special events impacting the New York City metropolitan area this June and July. It offers key contacts, a list of major events, and information updates.
Key Contacts
The GNYHA duty officer is available 24/7 for any unmet needs and emergencies that arise this week.
- Nicole Ziogas (646-477-6196, nziogas@gnyha.org) is the current duty officer
NYC Emergency Operations Center Staffing
GNYHA will staff the NYC Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and have direct contact with City, State, and Federal agencies on the dates and times below. Members should contact the listed GNYHA staffer(s) for any inquiries and needs.
| Date | EOC Staffing Times* | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| June 22 | 3:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.
FIFA Norway v. Senegal start: 8:00 p.m. |
Lisa Fenger
347-501-2802 |
| June 25 | 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
FIFA Ecuador v. Germany start: 4:00 p.m. |
Nicole Ziogas
646-477-6196 |
*Staffing times may be adjusted due to unexpected developments. GNYHA will send Sit Stat alerts to update emergency managers on any developments.
FIFA Fanfests & Other Special Events
Official FIFA-sponsored fanfests and other major special events occurring in New York and New Jersey this week are listed below.
| Dates | Location | Venue Name |
|---|---|---|
| June 11–July 19 | Harrison, NJ | Sports Illustrated Stadium |
| June 11–27 | Queens, NY | USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center – NYNJ
World Cup 26 Queens Group Stage HQ |
| June 13–July 19 | Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn Fan Zone – Brooklyn Bridge Park |
| June 21 | Secaucus, NJ | Flag Cities 2026 FIFA Watch Party |
| June 24 | Newark, NJ | Flag Cities 2026 FIFA Watch Party |
Information Updates
- GNYHA continues to be in touch with the United States Navy concerning International Naval Review 250 events. We will provide more information on this when available.
- Members can sign up for Sit Stat Risk Alerts to gain situational awareness via Everbridge’s Risk Intelligence monitoring. More details on this service, which GNYHA provides to members free of charge, can be found here.
- Additional resources for special summer events and FIFA are available on the GNYHA FIFA World Cup and Special Events website