Frequently asked questions:

Schedule for Monday, August 30th
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No Public Access:

The main Convention events will be taking place in Madison Square Garden, located at 7th Avenue between 31st and 33rd St.

Farley Post Office Building (441 8th Avenue and 32nd St) will be closed off to the general public as it is being used as a media center. The nearest available post office is Midtown Station, located at 223 West 38th St (38th St between 7th and 8th Ave)

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Suggested Delegate Activities

When the convention is not in session, delegates are encouraged to visit locations based on a daily theme. Though delegates will be encouraged to visit these areas, they are still open to the public. Do not avoid these areas, but do allow yourself extra time. Monday's delegate theme is Fashion and Retail

Macy’s- 151 West 34th St between 6th and 7th Avenue, Manhattan

Bloomingdale’s- 950 3rd Avenue between 46th and 47th Street, Manhattan

Barney’s New York- 575 5th Avenue between 46th and 47th St., Manhattan

Cartier- 653 5th Avenue and 52nd St, Manhattan

Ghurka- 41 East 57th St and Madison Avenue, Manhattan

Brooks Brothers- 341 Madison Avenue between 43rd and 44th Sts, 666 5th Avenue and 52nd St, Manhattan

Cecile et Jeanne- 435 West Broadway between Prince St and Spring St, Manhattan

Alviero Martini- 100 West 67th St and Columbus Avenue, Manhattan

Oilily- 820 Madison Avenue between 68th and 69th St, Manhattan

Tours of the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Chinatown, Little Italy, Greenwich Village, and SoHo will be given that day as well.

Rally Locations (allow additional time if going to these areas)

Disabled American Veterans, planning a rally from 10am to 2pm, 8th Avenue and 31st Street.

"Still We Rise" is planning a march and rally from 12 noon to 6 pm, from Union Square to 8th Avenue north to 31st Street.

Poor People's Economic Human Rights, planning a march from Dag Hammarsjkold Plaza.

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Activity Map

Recent Alerts from the Alert Board!

Posted 08/30/2004
During the convention, the last mail collection from blue street mailboxes in all of Manhattan will be 1:00 p.m. The following collection boxes will be removed until September 6: 210 W.31st St W.30th St & 8th Ave (SW) corner; 380 W.33rd St W.31st St & 6th Ave (NW)corner; 151 W.34th St W.31st St & 7th Ave (NW)corner; 424 W.34th St W.32nd St & 7th Ave (NE)corner; W.30th St & 7th Ave (NE) corner; W. 33rd St & 7th Ave (NW) corner;

Posted 08/12/2004
PATH System- Extra trains will be available between Hoboken and 33rd St from 8/30 to 9/2.


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