Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan | Archdiocese of New York

The media credential site is now open for those wishing to cover the 79th Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in person. The event will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the New York Hilton Midtown. Media representatives must apply for credentials through an online portal due to space limitations.

Hosted by His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, the dinner will feature Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States, as a speaker. Comedian Jim Gaffigan will serve as the emcee for the evening.

All media organization representatives, including journalists and photographers, need credentials to attend. Applications should be submitted via https://alsmithdinner.org/. Approval is at the discretion of the Archdiocese of New York and the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation.

Successful applicants will receive instructions for credential pickup on the day of the dinner and information about arrival times. For further inquiries regarding credentials or access details, contact [email protected]. More information about the dinner can be found at http://www.alsmithfoundation.org/dinner/.

For over 79 years, this event has gathered civic and cultural leaders from across political divides for a night of humor and charity. The dinner has raised significant funds for vulnerable children in New York while hosting prominent figures from various sectors.