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Bette Midler And Michael Kors To Attend Grand Opening Of NYRP's Essex Street Community Garden Jun 20, 2018

On Thursday, June 21, New York Restoration Project, which has spent more than twenty years transforming open spaces in New York’s under-resourced communities to be safer, healthier, and happier, will be joined by its founder Bette Midler to celebrate the Grand Opening of Essex Street Community Garden with a Summer Solstice Block Party in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. More →

Bette Midler Auctions Hulaween Costumes For New York Restoration Project Oct 20, 2017

In anticipation of her annual Hulaween bash, Bette Midler is auctioning off three of the fabulous costumes she has worn in years past. More →

Michael Kors Teams Up With Bette Midler's NYRP To Beautify Brooklyn Park May 12, 2017

New York Restoration Project (NYRP), the Bette Midler-founded non-profit that has spent over two decades transforming open spaces in New York’s under-resourced communities, has teamed up with longtime supporter and board member, Michael Kors, to design the first ever solar-powered community garden in New York City. More →

Bette Midler And Celebrity Friends Celebrate 2016 Hulaween Bash Nov 1, 2016

The Waldorf Astoria’s Grand Ballroom was taken over by celebrities dressed as witches, wizards and warlocks in honor of Bette Midler's Annual Hulaween Bash last week. More →

Kathy Griffin To Host Bette Midler's Annual Hulaween Bash Oct 20, 2016

Bette Midler's Annual Star-Studded Hulaween Bash will be held Oct. 28th at the Waldorf Astoria. More →

Stars Attend Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project Annual Spring Picnic Jun 6, 2016

Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project Annual Spring Picnic took place on June 1st at the historic Morris-Jumel Mansion. More →

Bette Midler To Be Honored By Rockefeller Foundation Oct 14, 2013

Rockefeller Foundation President Dr. Judith Rodin has announced the recipients of the 2013 Jane Jacobs Medal – Bette Midler and Ian Marvy. More →

Al Gore To Attend Bette Midler's Charity Hulaween Oct 26, 2012

Bette Midler will once again present a special Halloween event to benefit her New York Restoration Project (NYRP). More →

Today: New York Restoration Projects' Celebrity Spring Picnic May 31, 2012

Today sees the New York Restoration Project's annual Spring Picnic fundraiser, to be co-chaired by Adrian Grenier, Marisa Tomei and Tim Gunn, and attended by several other high-profile celebrities. More →

Meet 50 Cent And John Legend For Charity Nov 10, 2011

Leading online charity auction site Charitybuzz.com has teamed up with hip-hop and R&B superstars 50 Cent and John Legend to raise funds for New York Restoration Project and Happy Hearts Fund by giving a few lucky fans the chance to get up-close and personal! More →

Stevie Wonder To Sing At Bette Midler's Celebrity Charity Hulaween Gala Oct 28, 2011

Bette Midler will host her annual charity Hulaween Gala in New York tonight, October 28. More →

Bette Midler's Costumes To Go Under The Hammer For Charity Oct 19, 2011

Julien’s Auctions, the world’s premier entertainment and celebrity estate auction house will auction an extraordinary collection of personal property from the legendary entertainer Bette Midler on Saturday November 12, with some proceeds going to her charity. More →

Bette Midler Proud Of New York Restoration Charity Dec 14, 2010

Bette Midler has told Britain’s Hello! magazine about her pride for her charity, the New York Restoration Project. More →

Meet Cher For New York Restoration Charity Jul 21, 2010

Two lucky fans will get the opportunity meet Academy Award and Grammy Award winning musical legend Cher, by bidding on an amazing package on www.charityfolks.com. The proceeds raised will go to benefit Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project. More →

Bette Midler's Celebrity Charity Auction To Close Soon Jun 3, 2010

What do Cher, John Stamos, John McEnroe, Kristin Chenoweth and Rod Stewart have in common? They are among the myriad of celebrities that have come together for an online auction celebrating 15 years of New York Restoration Project's cleaning and greening of New York City! More →

Bette Midler Asks Celebrity Friends To Donate To Charity Auction May 20, 2010

CharityFolks.com is proud to present Bette Midler's latest celebrity charity auction to raise funds for her New York Restoration Project. More →

Walk With Oprah And Friends For 10 Charities Mar 26, 2010

O, The Oprah Magazine will celebrate its 10th anniversary in New York City from May 7-9, and registration for the Live Your Best Life Walk on Sunday, May 9 is now open. More →

Bette Midler Pushes For A Greener New York City Nov 16, 2009

Long time Adopt-A-Highway supporter Bette Midler hopes to persuade the 2009 World Series Champion New York Yankees to clean up her hometown. Fresh off their 27th World Series win, the team is looking into working with Midler via the New York Restoration Project. More →

Bette Midler Launches Charity Auction Oct 27, 2009

Bette Midler has launched a new online charity auction, and she wants YOU to be part of it. More →

Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project Announces Garden Opening Sep 28, 2009

Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project (NYRP), a non-profit organization dedicated to developing and revitalizing parks, community gardens and public space in New York City, has announced the upcoming opening of the Target Bronx Community Garden on October 6, 2009. More →

50 Cent Takes Kids to 6 Flags Sep 2, 2009

Rapper 50 Cent spent the weekend bringing joy to kids from his native Queens neighborhood, despite New York authorities refusing him permission to play a secret show. More →

Bette Midler And 50 Cent Together For Charity May 15, 2009

The devine Bette Midler is joining with 50 Cent and Dolly Parton to host her annual Spring Picnic to benefit the New York Restoration Project. More →

Have Lunch With Hugh Jackman And Restore New York Jan 20, 2009

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s gift? Well, this is probably not it… unless you are really secure in your relationship! Heartthrob Hugh Jackman has donated the opportunity to join him for lunch to a new charity auction. More →

Ashanti Gets Wicked For New York Restoration Oct 30, 2008

Singer Ashanti headed up an all-star cast for a special performance of Wicked – the Broadway musical – on Monday night. More →

Bette Midler Opens New Community Garden Oct 3, 2008

Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project (NYRP), a non-profit organization dedicated to developing and revitalizing parks, community gardens and public space in New York City, today announced the opening of the Target East Harlem Community Garden. More →

Sigourney Weaver Awards Outstanding Women In Conservation Jun 17, 2008

Actress and environmentalist Sigourney Weaver played Master of Ceremonies last month at the Audubon Society’s annual Women In Conservation award luncheon in New York. More →

2007 - The Year The Stars Gave Back Dec 31, 2007

2007 was a year of giving, both on grand and not-so-grand scales. Celebrities from all fields, be it movies, music, sport or general entertainment, showed compassion beyond the call of duty, and in most cases had a lot of fun doing it. More →