NYPIRG Straphangers Campaign:
25 Years of Transit Advocacy

Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Official Exhibit Opening & Cocktail Reception 6:30-8:30 pm
Municipal Art Society, 457 Madison Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets
See Photos of the Event Here!

Co-chairs
Joan K. Davidson, President Emeritus, J.M. Kaplan Fund; Former Parks Commissioner, New York State
Madeline Lee, Executive Director, New York Foundation, 1978-2003
Mike Pratt, Program Officer and Treasurer, The Scherman Foundation
Richard Ravitch, Partner, Ravitch Rice & Company
Dennis Rivera, President 1199/SEIU National Health & Human Service Union
Roger Toussaint, President, Transport Workers Union, Local 100

Host Committee

Event Overview
October 2004 marks the centennial of the New York City subway system and the 25th anniversary of NYPIRG's Straphangers Campaign. To celebrate, the Municipal Art Society will host an exhibit entitled, "Straphangers Campaign: 25 Years of Transit Advocacy." The exhibit will highlight the Campaign's work with riders since 1979 to improve city transit. On Wednesday, September 29, 2004, colleagues and supporters will gather for cocktails, conversation and a toast to past and future victories.

Please contact Suzanne Durocher, Development Associate, at 212-349-6460 to get more information or to receive an invitation.

For information about and directions to the Municipal Art Society, please visit www.mas.org.

Host Committee | About the Exhibit | Straphangers Campaign Photo History
Subway Centennial Contest Winners | MTA Centennial Celebration | Municipal Arts Society

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