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Five Brooklyn Pols Sue Over Sandy Food Stamps
They're asking a state judge to overturn the Bloomberg administration's decision to offer federal disaster food assistance in only 12 of the 82 ZIP codes affected by the hurricane.
Sandy Triggers a Call: Free Lunch For All
In the immediate post-hurricane period, the school system made all lunches free. Food advocates would like to see the change made permanent—arguing health benefits justify the cost.
Food Trucks Give Restaurateurs Indigestion
The proliferation of falafel carts and other sidewalk food stands in Bay Ridge might make for tasty lunch options. But people who own brick-and-mortar restaurants say the mobile eateries represent unfair competition.
Seeing Green at the City’s Farmers’ Markets
New York City boasts 138 farmers markets, and 58 news ones in the last six years. On a recent sunny Wednesday, a group of reporters from the CUNY Graduate School harvested scenes from the city’s outdoor supermarket.
Williamsburg: 'Normal families need food. This is ridiculous.'
Crown Heights: 'For two weeks last month, we didn't have any food at all.'
NYC Food Pantries Going Green
Local Produce Link enables food pantries to get the same locally grown, farm fresh, and sometimes organic produce as posh Manhattan restaurants.
Farmers' Markets, CSAs Struggle To Get Food Stamp Customers
Innovative city programs have increased the number of low-income shoppers getting access to locally grown produce. But technology and upfront costs remain a barrier for many.
Super Marketing: Better
Food Choices May Be Ahead
Build The Strong Bones
Of A City Food System
TWO FRIENDS INVESTIGATE
THE URBAN FOOD CHAIN
Food, Food Everywhere
But Can't Afford To Buy
New York City's food policy makes local restaurants offer readily available nutritional information. In recent years, Mayor Bloomberg has been a strong supporter of more nutritional options at restaurants, cafeterias, and schools to combat the nation's obesity crisis.
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The Life-Work Balancing Act: Broadening the Conversation About Our Workplaces
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
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Justice For All: Appleseed at 20
Thursday, June 20, 2013
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Sacred Earth Community: An Interfaith Panel Exploring Economic and Environmental Sustainability
Sunday, June 23, 2013
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Time for a Food and Farm Bill that Helps Farmers and Consumers
The collapse of the Supercommittee process gives New York City anti-hunger activists a chance to help shape a farm bill that fights hunger, promotes health, protects the environment and bolsters independent farmers.
Improving SNAP, Improving Lives: The Case For Healthier Food Stamps
The city's social services commissioner makes the case for prohibiting the use of food stamp benefits to buy sugary drinks.
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