Madison Square Garden Launches "Thank You, NYPD" Campaign Bringing Together Celebrities, Athletes, Business Leaders, and Other Prominent Figures to Say Thank You to the New York City Police Department
Exclusive "Thank You, NYPD" Event To Be Hosted At MSG Featuring Performances By Chris Distefano, Fat Joe, John Fogerty, Cyndi Lauper, Sam Morril And More
New Yorkers Are Encouraged To Submit "Thank You, NYPD" Videos At MSG.com/NYPD
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ("MSG Entertainment") announced today a "thank you" campaign encouraging all New Yorkers to thank the New York City Police Department for their service to our great city. The initiative includes the "Thank You, NYPD" event, a private concert for the NYPD to celebrate the department's dedication to keeping New York City safe. The event, which will be open exclusively to uniformed officers and civilian employees of the NYPD and their loved ones, will take place on Saturday, March 28 at Madison Square Garden. As part of this initiative, all New Yorkers are encouraged to visit www.msg.com/nypd to submit a video thanking the NYPD.
"Thank You, NYPD" will feature performances by music legends John Fogerty and Cyndi Lauper, rapper Fat Joe, comedians Chris Distefano and Sam Morril, and more, with appearances by celebrities, athletes, business leaders and other prominent New York figures. To create this unique event, MSG Entertainment is providing The Garden rent free and is donating all production and operating costs. More than 15,000 attendees, including NYPD officers and employees from across the five boroughs and their loved ones, will be invited to "Thank You, NYPD" as guests of Madison Square Garden.
Jim Dolan, Executive Chairman and CEO, MSG Entertainment said, "There are times in our culture today when the dissenter's voice is louder than that of the majority. Such is the case with law enforcement, and in particular, the NYPD. Cries of ‘defund the police' and other negative statements do not reflect the true feelings of New Yorkers. If that is what our cops are hearing and no one steps up to say otherwise, that can be disheartening. This concert to say, ‘Thank You, NYPD' is designed to let our police know that we New Yorkers need, respect and appreciate their effort and service. It is not political. Just a sincere ‘thank you' to our men and women in blue. New York would not be New York without you! Enjoy the show and know that we appreciate you."
Cyndi Lauper said, "I am happy to show my appreciation for the brave members of the NYPD by performing at this MSG event. We are all New Yorkers, and the NYPD is such an important part of our community. I am a lifelong New Yorker, and we're at our best when we are supporting each other. I hope my fellow New Yorkers join me in saying Thank You to the NYPD and their families."
As part of this initiative, the public is encouraged to thank the NYPD directly – either in person or by visiting www.msg.com/nypd and submitting a video saying "thank you." Submitted videos may appear in advertising and promotional materials, including on www.msg.com/nypd, The Garden's social handles, in-game during Knicks and Rangers games, and during the "Thank You, NYPD" event on March 28 at MSG.
Madison Square Garden's history of rallying New Yorkers around civic causes includes events such as "The Concert for New York City" following the 9-11 attacks, "From the Big Apple to the Big Easy" after Hurricane Katrina and "12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief" following Super Storm Sandy. "Thank You, NYPD" marks the second time in The Garden's history that the venue has coordinated and hosted a completely free event, following 2020's Broadway performance of "To Kill a Mockingbird" which was adapted for The Garden and presented to 18,000 NYC public school students.
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About Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company's portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York's Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.
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