NYC entertainers and creatives feel connected to LA. That link is driving cross-country fire relief

NEW YORK — The deadly Los Angeles wildfires had just begun when Comic Relief US’ new CEO took the helm at the charity that uses entertainment to combat poverty. Inspired, Ganeless saw an opportunity to help out from the nation’s other cultural hub through “Stand-Up for LA.” “The goal was to help the New York comedy community give back,” Ganeless said of the March 3 comedy event including Jon Stewart, John Oliver, Ramy Youssef and Hannah Berner at The Town Hall in Manhattan. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Comic Relief US’ grantees on the ground — including actress Taraji P. Henson’s foundation dedicated to marginalized communities’ mental health, youth homelessness nonprofit Covenant House and The Boys & Girls Club — are helping the nonprofit determine the areas of greatest need. “And I think they would do the same for us.” Alt-pop vocalist B.Miles performs during a Los Angeles wildfires benefit show at Baby’s All Right on Feb. 21, 2025 in Brooklyn, New York. Alt-pop vocalist B.Miles performs during a Los Angeles wildfires benefit show at Baby’s All Right on Feb. 21, 2025 in Brooklyn, New York.