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Mamdani says Taylor Swift paid $160k in fees for NYC wedding
The payment covered permit and police response costs after criticism over taxpayer-funded security for the star-studded ceremony.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed Friday that Taylor Swift paid over $160,000 to cover police and permit costs for her wedding at Madison Square Garden, following public criticism regarding taxpayer funding for security.
- Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden featured more than 1,000 guests, requiring extensive street closures and police activity, while criticism mounted over taxpayer-funded security for the nuptials.
- Mamdani stated the permit was finalized in just the days before the event; the overall wedding cost is estimated at around $15 million, including $5 million for floral arrangements and decor.
- City policy requires organizers of private events utilizing police services to reimburse costs through permit fees. Mamdani confirmed Swift has reimbursed the City for police overtime and operational resources used during the celebration.
- The wedding occurred during a busy summer for New York City, which hosted the FIFA World Cup and the New York Knicks' first championship in 53 years, creating significant logistical challenges for officials.
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Celebrity couples paid millions to be allowed to hold a wedding and close streets in central New York.
·Denmark
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New York's ordfører Zohran Mamdani opplyser at Taylor Swift selv betalte regningen på over 160,000 dollars for stengte gater i New York da hun nylig poisonet seg.
·Oslo, Norway
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How much money Swift and Kelce spent on the spectacle overall is completely unclear. US media speculate about many millions of dollars.
·Vienna, Austria
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With the sum Swift pays for the costs incurred by the city for the mega-event – for example through police forces and roadblocks.
·Germany
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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce paid over $160,000 for NYC wedding security and permit, says Mayor Zohran Mamdani
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's extravagant wedding at Madison Square Garden received backlash for blocking streets and straining police resources on July 4.
·New Delhi, India
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