New York Daily News

Peas sing out for Maria relief effort

- BY ESHA RAY and DENIS SLATTERY

LET’S GET it started in here.

Members of the Black Eyed Peas joined forces with Mayor de Blasio on Saturday to urge New Yorkers to donate muchneeded supplies to Puerto Rico.

Standing outside of EMS Station 26 in the Bronx, rappers Taboo and apl.de.ap called for compassion in light of the damage and devastatio­n left in the wake of Hurricane Maria. terms of our hearts,” de Blasio said. “We are with Puerto Rico. I have seen this outpouring of love and support across New York City. It's everywhere. It’s powerful.”

While Gomez and Pea Allan Lindo, known as apl.de.ap, didn’t rule out a Black Eyed Peas benefit concert, they said the immediate need was relief.

“Right now we’re focusing on the relief efforts and necessitie­s that people need, little

 ??  ?? Mayor de Blasio is flanked by Taboo (l.) and apl.de.ap.
Mayor de Blasio is flanked by Taboo (l.) and apl.de.ap.

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