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Food is more than breakfast, lunch and dinner—especially in New York City. From food stamps to farmers’ markets, salt warnings to sous chefs, food is a social-justice issue, a public-health concern and an industry with growing impact. This series will explore food issues in the five boroughs—and provide ways for readers to get a seat at the table. Supported by the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund.

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CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS

CityViews: Myths About Public Benefits Plague Debate in D.C.

By Helen Strom | June 21, 2018

‘Narratives about those receiving public benefits depict them as scammers living large off the hard work of tax-paying Americans. This is far from the truth.’ Watch a video op-ed.

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New York City’s Biggest ‘Food Swamps’

By Lea Ceasrine | May 21, 2018

Scientists used to think ‘food deserts’ were linked to severe health risks, like obesity. But it turned out the existence of food swamps more accurately predicts obesity rates.

EDUCATION

UrbaNerd: Is There Enough Nutrition Education in NYC Schools?

By Jarrett Murphy | March 27, 2018

Researchers created a filterable database of nutrition education programs that are active in the city.

Bronx

Fending Off ‘Magic Bullets’ as Low-Income New York Aims to Get Healthier

By David Brand | November 20, 2017

Hoping to counter fanciful marketing, debunk nutrition myths and encourage the consumption of healthy foods, nonprofits have teamed up with vendors to channel the desire for better health in New York’s low-income communities.

HEALTH and ENVIRONMENT

Food Program for Poor Families Tries to Boost Breastfeeding Rates

By David Brand | October 11, 2017

Though breastfeeding rates are up statewide, only a tiny proportion of new mothers breastfeed without using formula in many of New York City’s low-income communities. WIC is trying to change that.

Aging Out of Foster Care Makes Eating Right a Challenge

By David Brand | September 18, 2017

Every year about 1,200 New York City youth age out of foster care. Among many challenges they face is developing good eating habits and finding and affording the nutritious food needed to practice them.

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Groups Around the City Pitch in to Keep Your Kitchen Waste Out Of Landfills

By David Brand | August 16, 2017

City-backed projects and grassroots gardens are collaborating on the city’s Zero Waste composting goal.

agriculture

Lawsuit Seeks to Win Organizing Rights for New York’s Farmworkers

By Kate Pastor | July 7, 2017

A former dairy worker is leading the push to close a loophole in labor laws. Agriculture businesses claim farmworkers are trying an end run through the courts after repeatedly failing to make their case in the state legislature.

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Advocates Hope That Food Issues Will Find a Place on City’s Campaign Table

By Kate Pastor | June 7, 2017

Advocates hope access to healthy food, expanding school breakfast and ways to address hunger and the forces that drive it are issues that candidates for city office will be forced to discuss between now and Election Day.

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What Trump Means for Hunger and Nutrition in New York City

By Elizabeth Michaelson Monaghan | February 27, 2017

If Congressional Republicans slash food support, it will hurt—but there are steps the city can take to boost access to nutrition.

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