( CNN ) -- When it comes to football , the New York-New Jersey divide is a long and complicated one . Both New York-branded NFL teams -- the Jets and the Giants -- share fans from across the tri-state area , blurring state lines and loyalties . And both teams play at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey , where the Super Bowl will be held February 2 . The official Super Bowl Host Committee estimates the game will bring in between $ 550 and $ 600 million in revenue to New York and New Jersey . In addition to the influx of Super Bowl-goers eating and staying in the region , there will be concerts , meet-and-greet events with the players and even a toboggan set up smack in the middle of Times Square . But James Cassella , the mayor of East Rutherford , New Jersey , where the game will be played , said it 's unlikely his town will cash in much . `` I 'm hoping that we at least break even , '' said Cassella , who has been mayor of the town of 9,000 for 19 years . Tax revenue from the town 's five hotels will provide a slight bump for East Rutherford , but Cassella is skeptical that it will reap many more benefits . Game-day transportation is set up so visitors must enter MetLife Stadium by bus or train . Cassella said he doubts local businesses will see significant gains from spectators . The town also has had to ramp up its police presence for the week . `` This has already cost us , '' he said , adding that even though the event is in New Jersey , `` It 's a New York event . '' `` People ( of East Rutherford ) are proud to say there will be 150 million people watching and looking at East Rutherford , even though all the outside shots will be of New York City , '' Cassella said . The NFL dismisses the theory that the Super Bowl is a New York-centric event . `` There are more activities in New Jersey than New York , '' NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said . The players are staying in Jersey City and all their media appearances and training will be held in the state . Still , the issue is sensitive for some . On Monday , U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey corrected one of his Twitter followers who tweeted the incorrect location of the game . `` NO ! The Super Bowl is in New Jersey , '' he responded . At a press conference on Thursday , U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey scoffed at the NFL 's official Super Bowl program cover , which shows the Vince Lombardi trophy with New York as its backdrop . A small sliver of New Jersey can be seen in the background . `` For all of those who are geographically challenged , welcome to New Jersey , welcome to the home of Super Bowl XLVIII , '' he said . The so-called Super Bowl Boulevard will be across the Hudson River from MetLife Stadium , in midtown Manhattan . Parts of Manhattan , including the stretch of Broadway from 34th to 47th streets , will be closed to traffic from January 26 through February 2 to make room for a toboggan run , a concert stage and an exhibit featuring the Vince Lombardi Trophy . Mayor Bill de Blasio said the Super Bowl is `` hugely important '' for New York and he believes the event will be `` an extraordinary moment for New York City . '' De Blasio will be involved in Super Bowl festivities in some capacity , although it 's unclear whether he will attend the game , said Marti Adams , chief spokesperson for the mayor . Cassella , East Rutherford 's mayor , said he has not been invited to the game . He plans to attend a community tailgating party and then watch from home . `` I 'll be sitting in my recliner , '' he said , `` enjoying the game . ''
New York and New Jersey fight for profits from Super Bowl XLVIII . Organizers estimate game will generate at least $ 600 million for the two states . Comment: