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St. John's Coach Joins 'Thank You, NYPD' Campaign

3/21/2026

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The "Thank You, NYPD" campaign in New York City aims to express gratitude toward the police department.
St. John's head coach Rick Pitino participated by thanking officers for maintaining safety.
Madison Square Garden's Instagram shared Pitino's thank-you video ahead of St. John's NCAA Tournament game.
The campaign will culminate in a private concert on March 28 at Madison Square Garden featuring Cyndi Lauper and Fat Joe.
MSG Entertainment described the event as a sincere appreciation effort to counter negative sentiment about law enforcement and to reaffirm New Yorkers' respect for police service.

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The "Thank You, NYPD" campaign in New York City aims to express gratitude toward the police department.
St. John's head coach Rick Pitino participated by thanking officers for maintaining safety.
Madison Square Garden's Instagram shared Pitino's thank-you video ahead of St. John's NCAA Tournament game.
The campaign will culminate in a private concert on March 28 at Madison Square Garden featuring Cyndi Lauper and Fat Joe.
MSG Entertainment described the event as a sincere appreciation effort to counter negative sentiment about law enforcement and to reaffirm New Yorkers' respect for police service.