Pakistan, July 11 -- Taylor Swift paid more than $160,000 for a New York City permit covering her high-profile wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Friday. The payment included costs associated with the city's response to the star-studded event. The ceremony attracted major public attention and required extensive security arrangements across Manhattan.

Speaking to reporters, Mayor Mamdani said Swift had already paid the full permit fee after being asked whether she would reimburse the city for police overtime. He said the payment, exceeding $160,000, covered both the permit and the official response required for the event. City authorities deployed a large police presence to manage crowds and traffic during the ...