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First World Cup Match Leaves Secaucus Mostly Quiet, But Route 3 and Transit Commuters Take a Hit

by Michael ReedJune 14, 2026June 14, 2026

The first FIFA World Cup match at the Meadowlands left local Secaucus streets surprisingly quiet, but major closures on Route 3 and strict ticket-only lockouts at Secaucus Junction left regional commuters stranded.

Alt Text: A colorful, editorial-style cartoon set inside a Secaucus deli. In the foreground, a large white sign clipped to a display stand reads, "WORLD CUP SURCHARGE PROPOSED: 9.6% SALES TAX? TEMPORARY 3% HIKE (NJ S4111) June 12 - July 21." A confused female customer holding a credit card and a "Secaucus Locals" tote bag looks at a concerned, balding deli counter worker who points toward the register. The cash register shows a receipt with a "Meadowlands Tax 9.6%" line item. In the background, a window looks out onto a Secaucus street, featuring a "Meadowlands Soccer Fever" poster.

Local Government

9.6% Sales Tax? Secaucus Braces for World Cup “Surcharge”

by Michael ReedMarch 28, 2026