Taylor Swift Paid NYC $160,000 for MSG Wedding, Mayor Says
Rolling Stone • • entertainment
Key Points:
- New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed that Taylor Swift paid over $160,000 for a city permit to close streets around Madison Square Garden for her wedding with Travis Kelce.
- The permit covered the event and the city’s response, including police overtime, with finalization occurring just days before the wedding.
- The wedding caused street closures on a major U.S. holiday, sparking criticism from some New Yorkers and officials, including Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, who argued taxpayers should not cover police overtime costs.
- Swift and Kelce reportedly covered these expenses, addressing concerns about public funding for the event’s security.
- Additionally, the couple donated $26 million to 20 U.S. charities shortly before their wedding, highlighting their philanthropic efforts.
