charity events
Need Christmas cash and want to spread joy? Get Santa suited up
A Santa working the full season can earn between $7,000 and $15,000, working six or seven days a week. An elf in NYC can earn $20 or more per hour.
I took 'rudest hike' from Nanny's Breast to Nob End to Butt’s Fold
James Forrest, 39, undertook his innuendo-inspired expedition earlier this month, summiting peaks such as Great Cockup, Little Cockup and Andrew’s Knob.
Prince William looks spiffy in suit while throwing punches for charity
Who knew Prince William has one heck of a right hook?
'Scouting and Scavenging' initiative giving back through basketball
It started with a tweet, roughly seven years ago.
Last Warren Buffett lunch auction draws early bid worth nearly $3M
A last chance for bidders to dine with Warren Buffett has garnered a $2.35 million early bid, as the 91-year-old billionaire auctions a final lunch to raise money for a San Francisco charity.
Long Island mansion hits the auction block seeking crypto
The seven-bedroom dwelling is accepting bids in crypto pegged to the US dollar.
Wall Street brains compete in immersive, city-wide puzzle for charity
The event raised over $1 million for the charity Good Shepherd, which runs more than 80 programs helping children and families in struggling communities.
This vet went on a 1,200 mile march for daughter's genetic condition
Chris Brannigan, 41, of England, passed through New York City on his hike from Bar Harbor, Maine to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.
Jon Stewart, Pete Davidson set comedy benefit for 9/11 charities
“We wanted to put on a fun celebration to honor this great city’s resilience,” the two funnymen said in a joint statement regarding the show, which will take place Sept....
Florida man wanted for stealing trove of Lynyrd Skynyrd memorabilia
William James Walker allegedly stole $12,000 worth of Lynyrd Skynyrd memorabilia that was supposed to be sold for charity.
Cole Porter's famed piano raises charitable funds at Waldorf Astoria
The non-profit Jazz at the Ballroom is hosting a “Holiday In” virtual benefit show Friday, Dec. 4, to support their organization and the Actors Fund, hosted by Emmy-winning NY1 reporter...
Jennifer Garner and other celebs auction virtual chats for charity
Ever dreamed of chatting with Jennifer Garner and her "Alias" dad Victor Garber or knocking back a cocktail with Alan Cumming?
Tunnel2Towers vows to hold own version of 9/11 'Tribute in Light'
The Tunnel2Towers charity has become the latest group promising to restore this year's 9/11 "Tribute in Light" memorial after the event was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. "The ceremonial Towers...
Charity events wary about asking for money during coronavirus
It wasn’t exactly the finish line Ali Riecke had in mind. The 27-year-old had envisioned something more tropical when she signed up to participate in her second “Run Across Haiti,”...
Fans can virtually hang out with 'The Office' cast for coronavirus charity
If you’ve been using “The Office” as a comfort watch during the coronavirus lockdown, good news — now you can hang out with the cast. On Wednesday, several cast members...
Kelly Gang Inc. cancels charity fundraiser due to coronavirus
The Kelly Gang Inc. (founded in part by Media Ink’s Keith Kelly) has canceled its annual charity fundraiser which was set to be held at Michael’s Restaurant on March 24...
'Speedo Mick' traipses across Britain half naked for charity
Michael Cullen is traversing the 1,000 miles to raise money for Leave the Light On.
Prince Andrew stepping down from Pitch@Palace charity initiative: report
In the latest in a series of humiliating blows this week, embattled royal Prince Andrew stepped down from his Pitch@Palace entrepreneurship competition on Friday, according to a report. Facing a...
New Yorkers are re-designing their homes to host charity fundraisers
It seemed like a standard assignment for interior designer Purvi Padia: a 5,600-square-foot luxury loft in Tribeca, owned by a family with three small children. But the clients — both...