BOROUGH PRESIDENT KATZ ON LOCATION REVEAL OF FINAL CONCERT ON PAUL SIMON’S FAREWELL TOUR : “Thrilled Paul Simon is Coming Home, But City Should Make Historic Concert Free to Public”

USANEWSONLINE.COM DESK, QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to the announcement that legendary artist Paul Simon’s final concert of his “Homeward Bound – The Farewell Tour” will take place onSeptember 22 in Flushing Meadows Corona Park:

“Queens adores the fact that Paul Simon has chosen to come home for the final concert of his Farewell Tour. As a lifelong fan, I am absolutely thrilled,” Borough President Katz said. “The news, however, is bittersweet. The City of New York could have – and should have – turned this long-anticipated homecoming of Paul Simon into a free concert for all in the park, not limited to those who can afford to pay concert ticket prices at the expense of the surrounding community.  There are still several days before tickets go on sale. In fairness to all New Yorkers, the City should figure out a way to make this historic performance free and accessible to everyone.” Press Release.