New York Film And TV Producers Navigate Treacherous Path Back To Action In COVID-19 Epicenter

New Yorkers who flouted coronavirus restrictions for a weekend night on the town got the mayor's wrath on Sunday. Mayor Bill de Blasio admonished people seen crowding outside bars, many with drinks in hand but no masks on their faces, for putting lives in danger.

State Sen. Brad Hoylman with Bette Midler — Photo: Facebook

By Jill Goldsmith

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.

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

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.

The New York Film Festival on Friday unveiled a new programming structure and talked preparations for the upcoming 58th edition amid a public health crisis brought on by the novel coronavirus to include a likely in-person and virtual hybrid format. Film at Lincoln Center in a statement said it is "exploring a combination of both in-person and digital experiences, as circumstances allow" for the planned Sept.

Spike Lee is paying tribute to New York City.

By Mackenzie Nichols

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

New Yorkers are getting together for a virtual benefit event called “Rise Up New York!”, set to air May 11.

By Greg Evans

By Greg Evans

By Jill Goldsmith