Thirty Atlantic City first responders were among 2,000 first responders, healthcare professionals and local community organizations invited to Thursday night’s Game 6 NBA Playoff matchup between the 76ers and New York Knicks at the Wells Fargo Center. The tickets were distributed by 76ers owners and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, mostly within the immediate Philadelphia area, but City of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Sr. was able to ensure 30 of those tickets went to Atlantic City’s first responders.
“Our first responders are among the hardest working individuals out there today, and they are as deserving as anybody for the opportunity to enjoy this game in person,” said Mayor Small. “I always say ‘relationships matter,’ and I just want to thank everyone involved for making sure these men and women who provide essential services in the Great City of Atlantic City got to have such a memorable experience.”
“Team building is critical in our roles as first responders, and this night served that purpose,” said Atlantic City Fire Chief Scott Evans. “Thank you to the 76ers for including Atlantic City with the rest of the Philadelphia first responders and workers, everyone who was interested and able to attend on our end got to go. And thank you to Mayor Small for his part in making this happen.”
Members of the Atlantic City Fire Department, Atlantic City Police Department, Atlantic City Communications Bureau and Atlantic City Beach Patrol were in attendance.
