‘Please compensate us’: Fed up small businesses around MSG say high profile street closures like Taylor Swift’s wedding aren’t fair

Small businesses near Madison Square Garden are seeking compensation from Taylor Swift for lost revenue during her three-day wedding, which will close streets in a high-traffic area. Business owners, including Michael O’Brien of O’Brien’s pub and Helen Woods of Tír na Nóg Irish Bar and Grill, criticize the city for poor communication and previous events that disrupted their operations without adequate support.