Amy Poehler’s New York comedy club and training centre shuttered for good

By Anthony D'Alessandro

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.

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.

Some of New York's biggest stars, including Robert De Niro, Chris Rock, Jennifer Lopez, Jimmy Fallon and more, joined forces Monday to help raise money for the city's response to the coronavirus pandemic duringRise Up New York! Tina Fey hosted the hourlong telecast, during which she assured residents and viewers that "we're all in this together." "We're going to honor the incredible city and show how we can rise up," said Fey, while also announcing that over $1.5 million in donations had already

By Dade Hayes

Spike Lee has released a new short film. New York, New York is a three-and-a-half-minute clip that's available to stream on Instagram. Soundtracked by Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York," the short film travels around the city in the midst of lockdown, from a deserted Rockaway beach to an empty Yankee Stadium via Wall Street and Grand Central Station.

Organizers of the New York Film Festival, one of the signature cultural events in the city hardest-hit by COVID-19, say they are still exploring a range of scenarios for the 58th edition this fall, including live events.

By Ted Johnson

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By Michael Schneider

The coronavirus lockdown has forced actress Amy Poehler to permanently close the New York City comedy club and training centre she co-founded almost two decades ago.

People are finding big ways to show their thanks to healthcare workers amid the coronavirus pandemic. In New York City, Bryant Park transformed its massive lawn by mowing it into the shape of a heart.

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are reportedly raising money to make a bid for the New York Mets baseball team.

A scene from New York City Pride; this year’s event has been cancelled. (Blade file photo by Michael Key)

New Yorkers are coming together amid the coronavirus pandemic. On Thursday night, people across New York City participated in the «Clap Because We Care» ritual, which has become a daily way for residents to thank healthcare workers for their help on the frontlines of the pandemic, and added a little something extra.

Disgraced funnyman Louis C.K. has pledged $30,000 (£24,000) to a coronavirus relief fund to aid staff at New York City’s fabled Comedy Cellar.