NYCNext to rally around the city’s comeback.The song selection wasn’t just a happy coincidence, either.Citing that the original and majestic tune was Joel’s “love letter” to the city during its turbulent years of the mid-’70s, NYCNext re-created his unconditional admiration upon New York’s more modern hardships.“In this equally challenging time, we realized that this song was precisely the rally cry that New York needs,” the group, which describes itself as “a passionate group of New Yorkers from all disciplines and industries,” said.Doing so with “with Billy’s support and approval,” the celebs “set out to create an all-new recording and music video that we hope will inspire, lift the spirits of New Yorkers and motivate them toward civic.
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