CityPlate
See Which NYC Schools Eat Lunch Before 10 a.m.
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Students at 51 percent of schools citywide head to the lunchroom at 11:00 a.m. or earlier. Where does your child’s school rank? And why is it so hard to feed kids at a normal time?
CityPlate
Why do Some NYC School Kids Still Eat Lunch Before Some of Us Have had Breakfast?
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The teacher reminded some restless students to focus during the last 15 minutes before lunch. Standard directions for students feeling antsy before the mid-day meal. Except it was 9:25 a.m.
Art at the Limits
‘Fear City’ on the Big Screen: The Classic Films that Miscast NYC
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Thinking of getting a classic New York City movie as a last-minute gift? Beware those titles that promoted inaccurate—and very powerful—images of the city that still resonate.
Art at the Limits
City’s Arts Plan is Opening Doors for Artists with Disabilities
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They say the mayor’s cultural plan boosted their long-standing efforts to gain recognition and opportunities. They also say the city must make its commitments permanent and more deliberate.
Art at the Limits
Arts Funding Up Citywide, But Caps May Limit Impact
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Under the mayor’s CreateNYC effort, arts funding is up across the board — from increases for major institutions to extra cash for borough arts councils — but there have been relatively small grants to local artists.
CityPlate
City’s Milk Buying Could Help Farmers in Crisis and Workers in Need
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Farmworkers n New York State encounter dangers and mistreatment on the job. Upstate dairy farmers face unprecedented pressures, with some turning to suicide. And New York City buys a lot of milk.
City Institutions Battle Alzheimer’s With Art
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Faced with a disease that slowly steals memories and the ability to communicate, some people with dementia—and their caretakers—find dignity and community by embracing famous works and their own.
CityPlate
So Far, Push to Compost NYC School Food Waste is a Mixed Bag
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The DOE recently said a pilot program won’t be expanded until it works out some of the problems that have led to a low capture rate of organic leftovers.
Art at the Limits
Do NYC’s Museums Meet Low-Income Visitors Halfway?
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Museums — especially the 33 located on city-owned property and receiving millions from the City — have a responsibility to listen to communities and meet the needs of people historically excluded from institutions. Not all do so equally, advocates say.
HEALTH and ENVIRONMENT
CSA Farmers Must Navigate Obstacles to Get Fresh Food to NYC’s Low-Income Tables
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Justice-minded farmers are finding creative ways to surmount the barriers like the cost of seeds, changes in federal programs—and, of course, the occasional hailstorm.