‘Thank You NYPD’ campaign adds exclusive Madison Square Garden concert
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The “Thank You, NYPD” campaign revealed the next step in the effort to show appreciation for the people in blue.
Towards the end of this month, the iconic sports and entertainment venue will host a special concert. Attendees will see a star-studded lineup including Cyndi Lauper, John Fogerty, rapper and New York Knicks fan Fat Joe and others.
“Today, we announced ‘Thank You, NYPD,’ a campaign encouraging all New Yorkers to thank the New York City Police Department for its service to our great city!” Madison Square Garden said in a post on X on Wednesday.
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Amini performed at Madison Square Garden on February 15, 2026. (Plexiglass Images/GHI/UCG/Universal Images Group)
Uniformed police officers and civilian personnel, as well as their relatives, will be invited to the special event planned to be held on March 28. “The Garden” also called on New Yorkers to submit individual “thank you” videos.
Comedians Chris Distefano and Sam Morril are also among the performers who will appear in the special show.
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The event will be rent-free, and MSG announced that all production and operating costs will be covered by donations.
Ahead of the show, Lauper praised the NYPD and underscored the unity and support across New York City.
“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 a crucial part of our community,” the two-time Grammy Award winner said in a statement. he said. “I am a lifelong New Yorker, and we are at our best when we support each other. I hope my fellow New Yorkers will join me in thanking the NYPD and their families.”
General view of the exterior of Madison Square Garden, site of the 101st Millrose Games in New York City, New York, on February 1, 2008. (Kirby Lee/Picture of Sports/USA TODAY Sports)
Jim Dolan, chairman and CEO of MSG Entertainment and MSG Sports, said the event was not political but rather a “sincere” show of gratitude to the city’s police department.
“There are times in our culture today when the voice of dissent is louder than the voice of the majority. This is the case with law enforcement and especially the NYPD,” Dolan said. he said. in a statement.
The exterior of Madison Square Garden on February 12, 2015 in New York, New York. (Bob Donnan/USA TODAY Sports)
“Cries of ‘defund the police’ and other negative statements do not reflect the true feelings of New Yorkers. If our cops hear it and no one steps up to say otherwise, it 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 efforts and service.”
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MSG Sports is the holding company that owns the Knicks, and Dolan serves on the NBA Board of Governors as the franchise’s governor.
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