Tina Fey, Robert De Niro, Billy Joel Offer Hope for New York in 'Rise Up' Telethon: "We're All in This Together"

Comedian Chris Rock and actress Rosie Perez made a surprise appearance at New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s daily news conference to underscore his message that the public should wear masks to help curb the coronavirus pandemic.

Comedian Chris Rock and actress Rosie Perez made a surprise appearance at New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s daily news conference to underscore his message that the public should wear masks to help curb the coronavirus pandemic.

On Mon. May 11, New York’s largest poverty fighting organization Robin Hood raised $115 million during its Rise Up New York! benefit.

Robert De Niro has compared the coronavirus pandemic to a science-fiction movie.

Last night, the nonprofit organization Robin Hood New York teamed up with iHeart Radio and held their virtual telethon to raise money to help those who have been affected by the coronavirus within the New York area. The telethon featured some big names including Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Spike Lee, Alicia Keys, Barbara Streisand, Robert De Niro, and many other A-list celebrities, who lent their voices and talent for the cause.

Artists from every corner of New York came together Monday night (May 11) for Robin Hood and iHeartMedia's Rise Up New York! virtual telethon.The benefit event plans on donating 100 percent of the funds raised to the most vulnerable New Yorkers in need of food, shelter, financial assistance, physical and mental health services, legal services and educational support during the coronavirus pandemic.

Monday had a happy ending.  As the coronavirus pandemic wages on, the Hollywood stars virtually aligned in honor of Robin Hood and iHeartMedia's Rise Up New York! telethon on Monday. Bringing together celebrities with New York ties, including Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Billy Joel and Robert De Niro, the event focused on uplifting and supporting New Yorkers that have been hit hard by the virus.  The star-studded event simultaneously entertained and delivered on its goal.

Tina Fey shed tears after announcing that more than $115 million was raised toward supporting New Yorkers impacted by the coroanvirus during a virtual telethon. “Thank you, thank you,” said a tearful Fey, the host of the Rise Up New York! event Monday evening.The Emmy-winning actress along with other A-list celebrities, including Barbra Streisand, Jennifer Lopez and Michael Strahan, asked for donations to help relief and recovery efforts.

Tina Fey was reduced to tears on Monday night when she learned that the Rise Up New York! virtual telethon had raised $115 million (£91 million) for Covid-19 relief efforts.

Tina Fey hosted Rise Up New York, a virtual telethon, on Monday night in an effort to raise money for COVID-19 relief efforts in the Big Apple, and the “30 Rock” star was overwhelmed when she learned of the event’s monumental success.

Tina Fey hosted, a virtual telethon, on Monday night in an effort to raise money for COVID-19 relief efforts in the Big Apple, and the star was overwhelmed when she learned of the event's monumental success.

"We care about our neighbors, and that's why we want to help." New York native and acting legend Robert De Niro kicked off Robin Hood and iHeartMedia's Rise Up New York! telethon on Monday (May 11) with that simple reasoning about why the benefit show was happening.Since the coronavirus began spreading across the nation earlier this year, New York City has been the hardest hit, becoming the epicenter of the pandemic with more than 26,000 deaths to date and too many jobs lost.The telethon, hosted

New York's biggest stars came together on Monday night (May 11) for Rise Up New York!, a virtual telethon to benefit the state's citizen heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.Mariah Carey kicked off the show with an inspiring mashup of her 2002 song, "Through the Rain," and 1991's "Make It Happen.""New York, I know we're strong enough to get through this," she encouraged her hometown before delving into the performance.The benefit hosted by Tina Fey, will also feature special appearances

The state of New York, along with its biggest household names, will come together today (May 11) for Rise Up New York!, a virtual telethon to benefit its citizens heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo loves the idea of being played by Robert De Niro in the movie about the COVID-19 crisis.