Concert celebrating New York City’s comeback cut short by severe weather ahead of Hurricane Henri
In pictures: NYC’s comeback concert cut short
A large crowd gathers in Central Park for the “We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert.”
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Earth, Wind and Fire perform a soundcheck ahead of the concert on August 21.
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Spectators wait for the for the concert to begin.
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Jennifer Hudson performs “Nessun Dorma.”
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A staff member distributes free masks before the concert.
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Andrea Bocelli performs “O Sole Mio.”
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A view of the crowd during the concert.
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Scorpio, Spliff Star, Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe, LL Cool J, and Remy Ma perform onstage.
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A member of the audience uses a phone to capture the moment.
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Guitar legend Carlos Santana performs “Maria Maria.” Wyclef Jean joined Santana for the performance.
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The crowd cheers during the concert
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Arnel Pineda and Neal Schon of Journey perform “Don’t Stop Believin’.”
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Clouds build over the bandstand in Central Park.
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Barry Manilow is interrupted while performing onstage. The concert was suspended due to weather.
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A severe weather warning is displayed on a screen, asking audience members to seek shelter.
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Audience members begin to leave and take shelter from the weather.
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While there was hope the concert would resume if the weather let up, organizers made the decision not to resume.
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Members of the audience leave the concert in search of shelter from the storm.
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People cross the street as they leave the concert area.
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An empty stage is illuminated by the letters NYC.
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