The New York Pops Sixth Birthday Gala Celebration Donald Trump does not appear in the printed program for this performance, but he is mentioned in a New York Times concert listing, and a photo by Tom Gates (Getty Images) shows him on the conductor's podium, holding a baton and facing towards the audience. The caption notes that he conducted a "rendition of 'New York, New York'" to end the concert. "Social Events." New York Times (1923-Current file), May 21, 1989, pp. 64, ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times. "American Businessman Donald Trump Conducts The New York Pops...". Getty Images. N. p., 2017. Web. 7 June 2017. benefit performance 1989-05-22T20:00:00