GALA 2025 is not just a regular gala. It's also not just our first gala (which it also is). It's a grassroots gathering of a variety of people — including advocates, community leaders, transportation practitioners, transit workers, elected officials, and everyday New Yorkers — all of whom are dedicated to improving our transportation for everyone. Our movement toward a more just, safe, and accessible transportation system in our region is getting stronger, but it needs your support to be sustainable and have the impact it needs.
The Purple Tongue Wine Bar is graciously hosting us for GALA 2025, and you'll be able to enjoy food and drinks at happy-hour prices, and so much more! Come join us at GALA 2025 and support both Passengers United and The Purple Tongue! Let's make it the best party for transit in town!
The Purple Tongue Wine Bar is graciously hosting us for GALA 2025, and you'll be able to enjoy food and drinks at happy-hour prices, and so much more! Come join us at GALA 2025 and support both Passengers United and The Purple Tongue! Let's make it the best party for transit in town!
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What can I expect from GALA 2025?
The Purple Tongue, which is hosting GALA 2025 will have drinks and food at happy hour prices. GALA 2025 will also have transit-themed activities, music, awards, and more!
The Purple Tongue, which is hosting GALA 2025 will have drinks and food at happy hour prices. GALA 2025 will also have transit-themed activities, music, awards, and more!
How can I get to GALA 2025?
GALA 2025 is at The Purple Tongue Wine Bar (410 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036). It is on the south side of West 43rd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues (closer to 9th) and accessible by the M11, M34A, and M42 buses, the A/C/E trains at 42nd Street and 8th Avenue, and the 1/2/3/7/N/Q/R/W/Shuttle trains at Times Square.
GALA 2025 is at The Purple Tongue Wine Bar (410 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036). It is on the south side of West 43rd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues (closer to 9th) and accessible by the M11, M34A, and M42 buses, the A/C/E trains at 42nd Street and 8th Avenue, and the 1/2/3/7/N/Q/R/W/Shuttle trains at Times Square.
Will I need to bring a physical ticket to enter GALA 2025?
Nope! Your first and last name are all you need, and our team will check you in with those when you arrive at the door.
Nope! Your first and last name are all you need, and our team will check you in with those when you arrive at the door.
What is the dress code?
Wear anything you feel festive and comfortable in! We encourage you to wear or bring anything transit-themed (hats, shirts, you name it)!
Wear anything you feel festive and comfortable in! We encourage you to wear or bring anything transit-themed (hats, shirts, you name it)!
What does GALA 2025 support?
Donations to GALA 2025 will support Passengers United Inc., a 501(c)(3)-pending charitable organization registered with the New York State Charities Bureau. Please note that, because Passengers United is currently awaiting 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS, your donations are not tax-deductible at this time. You can find more detailed information on what your money goes to on the Support Us page on our website.
Donations to GALA 2025 will support Passengers United Inc., a 501(c)(3)-pending charitable organization registered with the New York State Charities Bureau. Please note that, because Passengers United is currently awaiting 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS, your donations are not tax-deductible at this time. You can find more detailed information on what your money goes to on the Support Us page on our website.
How can I further donate to Passengers United?
Please use the Support Us page on our website. There, you can find our secure portal to make a donation. We also accept in-kind donations, but we do not accept checks.
Please use the Support Us page on our website. There, you can find our secure portal to make a donation. We also accept in-kind donations, but we do not accept checks.
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Honorees
Faran Sharif
Community Leader and Mentor Voice Amplifier Award Recipient |
Angela Aquino
Public Servant and Civic Leader Intersectional Conductor Award Recipient |
Maria Danzilo
Executive Director, One City Rising Community Conductor Award Recipient |
Andrew Fine
Vice President, East 86th St Association Community Conductor Award Recipient |
Evangeline Byars
Activist for Women's Rights in Transit Driver of Change Award Recipient |
Tramell Thompson
Vice President of RTO, TWU Local 100 Leader of the Year Award Recipient |
Hiram Monserrate
Community Advocate, Former NYS Senator Community Conductor Award Recipient |
Japneet Singh
President, Khalsa Community Patrol Community Conductor Award Recipient |
