Thank You, NYPD concert at Madison Square Garden March 28

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. is spreading the word about a “thank you” campaign encouraging all New Yorkers to thank the New York City Police Department for their service.

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 and will feature performances by Chris Distefano, Fat Joe, John Fogerty, Cyndi Lauper, Sam Morril and others with appearances by celebrities, athletes, business leaders and other prominent New York figures.

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 the initiative, all New Yorkers are encouraged to visit www.msg.com/nypd to submit a video thanking the NYPD.

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.

To create the 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 echoed those words, “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.”

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.