The FIFA World Cup is well under way in our region, bringing international attention, thousands of visitors, and plenty of excitement. But beyond the matches themselves, questions remain about transportation, economic impact, and whether local businesses are truly seeing the benefits many expected. Joining us now is Tom Bergeron, Editor of BINJE, to talk about what he’s seeing on the ground as the tournament unfolds across New Jersey and the New York metro area.
About the Author
Isabelle “Izzy” Conklin has always been born for storytelling; her parents even named her after a movie character! She studied Film and Television at Montclair State University, where she produced everything from San Francisco: On the Edge to the award-winning Arizona Stories: Border, Water and Politics.
Now, as a Production Administrator, Izzy keeps creative teams organized and shoots running smoothly, handling everything from prep to post. She’s all about making sure the details are covered so the big ideas can shine.
As a Jersey girl, Izzy’s especially excited to help tell stories rooted in her home state and she’s always down to jump in and bring a great idea to life.