Taylor Swift donates $50,000 to New York public schools

New York, Feb 25 (IANS) Singer Taylor Swift has donated $50,000 to New York public schools from the sales of her single “Welcome to New York” in order to support public education in the Big Apple.

The 25-year-old, who has been named a Global Welcome Ambassador for New York City, made a pledge to donate proceeds from the song during an appearance on the TV show “The View” in October last year, reports nydailynews.com.

�It’s selling really well — which is good, because I’m donating all of my proceeds to New York City public schools,� she said.

Although the donation was a one-time deal only, Swift’s generosity was greatly appreciated.

�We’re deeply appreciative of this kind gesture to donate her proceeds of the single ‘Welcome to New York’ to benefit NYC public schools,” said Devora Kaye, a spokeswoman for the Department of Education.