Subway surfing campaign art and drafts

Dear Ben Welsh:
This message confirms receipt of your FOIL request. Your FOIL request was received in this office on 9/10/2023 and given the reference number R000958-091023 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

All finished and draft artwork prepared for the "Subway Surfing Kills – Ride Inside, Stay Alive" campaign by students, staff and outside consultants, as described in this press release: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-mta-and-mayor-adams-unveil-comprehensive-campaign-combat-subway-surfing

I ask that the electronic files be released in the original "vector" format they were created in. I also ask for any photographs or scans of handdrawn material.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Ben Welsh

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We will provide you with an acknowledgment of your FOIL request within 5 business days.

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Dear Ben Welsh:

A diligent search was performed for the records requested. In response to your request, please be referred to your FOIL Records Access Center for access to responsive documents which are attached therein and located under a tab labeled, "Attachments."

This completes the MTA's response to your FOIL request.
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