David Brand, Author at City Limits

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Policymakers and most everyday New Yorkers have yet to come face-to-face with the extent of the crisis, even as mass instability takes a lasting toll on individual lives and social…

ByDavid Brand 17 minRead time

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Jun 2019

Education In Depth Investigations

See Which NYC Schools Eat Lunch Before 10 a.m.

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…

ByDavid Brand 15 minRead time

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Feb 2019

Education Health In Depth Investigations

Why do Some NYC School Kids Still Eat Lunch Before Some of Us Have had Breakfast?

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.

ByDavid Brand 16 minRead time

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Dec 2018

ARTS and CULTURE In Depth

‘Fear City’ on the Big Screen: The Classic Films that Miscast NYC

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.

ByDavid Brand 22 minRead time

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Nov 2018

ARTS and CULTURE Government

City’s Arts Plan is Opening Doors for Artists with Disabilities

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.

ByDavid Brand 12 minRead time

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Nov 2018

ARTS and CULTURE Government

Arts Funding Up Citywide, But Caps May Limit Impact

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…

ByDavid Brand 5 minRead time

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Sep 2018

Economy

City’s Milk Buying Could Help Farmers in Crisis and Workers in Need

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…

ByDavid Brand 24 minRead time

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Aug 2018

Uncategorized

City Institutions Battle Alzheimer’s With Art

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.

ByDavid Brand 15 minRead time

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Jul 2018

Education In Depth Investigations

So Far, Push to Compost NYC School Food Waste is a Mixed Bag

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.

ByDavid Brand 17 minRead time

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Jul 2018

Education

Do NYC’s Museums Meet Low-Income Visitors Halfway?

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…

ByDavid Brand 18 minRead time

David Brand

NYC Has a Family Homelessness Crisis. Who are the Families?