Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
As World Cup excitement builds across New York and New Jersey,
Mike Gilliam explores how the global tournament is energizing fans,
local leagues, college players, and communities throughout the region.
From the electric atmosphere at Manhattan’s Football Factory to the
growing impact on women’s and collegiate soccer, guests discuss how
the sport is reaching new audiences ahead of the _nals at MetLife
Stadium. The program also highlights free watch parties, fan zones,
and ways fans can experience the World Cup without the high ticket
prices.
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Guest List:
Sarah Bitar Board member / Player, NY Women's Soccer League / Manhattan Kickers
Lex Chalant Executive Director, Soccer Forward Foundation
Ajani Clunie Head Coach Women’s Soccer/Mgr of Athletic Communications, John Jay College
Evan Dabby CEO, New Jersey Youth Soccer
Bettina Garibaldi Chief Marketing and Communications Okcer @ FIFA World Cup 2026™ NYNJ, NY/NJ Host Committee
Dima Kamenshchik Head Coach Men's Soccer (Ret.) /Assistant Athletic Director, Baruch College
Jack Keane Owner, The Football Factory
Priana Lazerson Soccer Player, John Jay College
Kenneth Perry Student / Soccer Player, Baruch College
First Air Date: 05-29-26
“A Slice of New York” now in its third season, continues to capture the heartbeat of the city that never sleeps. Host Mike Gilliam takes viewers beyond the headlines and into the everyday places where New Yorkers live, work, and create. Through candid conversations, often on-location, Mike shines a light on the stories people want to see…both on TV and in their neighborhood…highlighting the human experience that makes up the great fabric of New York City.
Watch more A Slice of New York at https://tv.cuny.edu/homepage/show/asl...
A Slice of New York's playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRqOW3sjwjhMjTMfY39ITKFR_7YyLzPxF
Subscribe to the CUNY TV channel: bit.ly/2GmGb13
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As World Cup excitement builds across New York and New Jersey,
Mike Gilliam explores how the global tournament is energizing fans,
local leagues, college players, and communities throughout the region.
From the electric atmosphere at Manhattan’s Football Factory to the
growing impact on women’s and collegiate soccer, guests discuss how
the sport is reaching new audiences ahead of the _nals at MetLife
Stadium. The program also highlights free watch parties, fan zones,
and ways fans can experience the World Cup without the high ticket
prices.
Follow CUNY TV:
Facebook: facebook.com/CUNYTV
Twitter: twitter.com/cunytv
Instagram: instagram.com/cuny.tv
youtube.com/@cunytv
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/cunytv
Find more from CUNY TV at https://tv.cuny.edu
Guest List:
Sarah Bitar Board member / Player, NY Women's Soccer League / Manhattan Kickers
Lex Chalant Executive Director, Soccer Forward Foundation
Ajani Clunie Head Coach Women’s Soccer/Mgr of Athletic Communications, John Jay College
Evan Dabby CEO, New Jersey Youth Soccer
Bettina Garibaldi Chief Marketing and Communications Okcer @ FIFA World Cup 2026™ NYNJ, NY/NJ Host Committee
Dima Kamenshchik Head Coach Men's Soccer (Ret.) /Assistant Athletic Director, Baruch College
Jack Keane Owner, The Football Factory
Priana Lazerson Soccer Player, John Jay College
Kenneth Perry Student / Soccer Player, Baruch College
First Air Date: 05-29-26
“A Slice of New York” now in its third season, continues to capture the heartbeat of the city that never sleeps. Host Mike Gilliam takes viewers beyond the headlines and into the everyday places where New Yorkers live, work, and create. Through candid conversations, often on-location, Mike shines a light on the stories people want to see…both on TV and in their neighborhood…highlighting the human experience that makes up the great fabric of New York City.
Watch more A Slice of New York at https://tv.cuny.edu/homepage/show/asl...
A Slice of New York's playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRqOW3sjwjhMjTMfY39ITKFR_7YyLzPxF
Subscribe to the CUNY TV channel: bit.ly/2GmGb13
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