News & Updates

Announcing the 75th Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner as a Virtual Event with President Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden

September 28, 2020

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Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Awards $8 Million in COVID-19 Relief to Organizations Serving the Children of New York

June 23, 2020

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New York Times: Alfred E. Smith IV, 68, M.C. of Catholic Charity Roast, Dies

November 25, 2019

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The 74th Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner Press Kit Released

October 17, 2019

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General James Mattis Announced as Speaker at the 74th Annual Alfred E  Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner

September 24, 2019

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Ambassador Nikki R. Haley, the United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, to Serve as Speaker for the 73rd Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner

October 3, 2018

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National Catholic Reporter: Al Smith dinner features House Speaker as keynoter, actress as emcee

October 23, 2017

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New York Post: Al Smith dinner rakes in $3.4M for Catholic Charities

October 22, 2017

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CBS New York: House Speaker Ryan Delivers Keynote For Al Smith Dinner

October 20, 2017

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AOL News: Speaker Paul Ryan roasts President Trump at Al Smith Dinner

October 20, 2017

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New York Daily News: House Speaker Paul Ryan makes fun of Trump during Speech at NYC gala

October 20, 2017

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The 72nd Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner Press Kit Released

October 19, 2017

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Time: Paul Ryan’s Best Jokes About President Trump from the Al Smith Dinner

October 19, 2017

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New York Times: At Al Smith Dinner, Paul Ryan’s Best Jokes Are Aimed at Trump

October 19, 2017

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Keynote Speaker, House Speaker Ryan and Master of Ceremony, Patricia Heaton share their excitement leading up to the 2017 Dinner

October 12, 2017

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House Speaker Paul Ryan to Serve as Keynote Speaker for the 72nd Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner

September 21, 2017

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Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Announced as Speakers for the 71st Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner

September 27, 2016

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Charlie Rose Brings Laughs to Al Smith Dinner

CBS News

October 2, 2014

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At Al Smith Dinner, Colbert Doesn’t Spare Politicians

The New York Times

October 18, 2013

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A Night of Laughs Amid a Bitter Run for President

The New York Times

October 17, 2012

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Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Al Smith Foundation Pledge One Million Dollars to Hurricane Sandy Victims

Irish Central

October 13, 2012

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Donor of the Day: Dinner Is Family Tradition

The Wall Street Journal

October 18, 2010

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Deconstructed | On The Dais

The New York Times

October 16, 2009