Adams took tickets to Knicks game, Billy Joel concert from MSG: docs

Mayor Adams accepted between $1,000 and $6,000 worth of gifts last year from the Madison Square Garden business empire, which holds significant financial interests before his administration, according to new records.

Adams’ latest financial disclosure, a copy of which was obtained by the Daily News, shows the gifts came in the form of free tickets for a May 2024 Knicks game and a July 2024 Billy Joel concert.

Under local law, elected officials generally can’t accept gifts from corporate entities engaged in business with the city government, including MSG, which holds various financial interests before the city, including matters related to tax breaks.

However, there’s an exception to that rule under which an elected can take freebies like sports tickets if they’re accepted in connection with an official action.



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