On Mon. May 11, New York’s largest poverty fighting organization Robin Hood raised $115 million during its Rise Up New York!
benefit. Produced alongside Alex Coletti Productions, iHeartMedia and talent producers Casey Patterson and Rick Krim, the virtual telethon raised awareness and funds to help New Yorkers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hosted by Tina Fey, the star-studded event featured appearances by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio. Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Chris Rock, Eli Manning, Fab 5 Freddy, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jennifer Lopez, Beastie Boys Mike D and Ad-Rock, RZA, Salt-N-Pepa and Spike Lee; as well as performances by Alicia Keys, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mariah Carey, Sting and many.