Local comedian hands out $13,000 in tips to workers at UWS bar

UPPER WEST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) -- A local comedian handed out some huge tips on Thursday to workers at Lilly's Cocktail and Wine Bar on the Upper West Side.

Robyn Schall wanted to do something nice for hard-working New Yorkers struggling to get by in the pandemic.

Schall asked her many social media followers to donate money, and they came through with $13,000 She divvied up the funds and handed out big checks to some very stunned workers.

After all that, Schall still had $100 left, so she walked around the corner to a pizza place, and spread the love there as well.

ALSO READ | Long Island couple defeats COVID, renews wedding vows

Renewing their wedding vows was extra special for a couple from Nassau County who also battled and defeated the coronavirus.

----------

* Get Eyewitness News Delivered

* More Manhattan news

* Send us a news tip

* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts

* Follow us on YouTube

Submit a News Tip