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A study of low-income New Yorkers under the age of 24 indicates they have trouble getting welfare benefits to which they are entitled. City officials say the report—and others that…

ByNeil deMause 0Comments

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Jul 2011

Economy In Depth

Even Entrepreneurs Need Food Stamps

Tanya Fields is a college graduate starting her own business. She’s also a welfare recipient trying to keep benefits in place until she can support herself. Can she do it…

ByNeil deMause 0Comments

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Oct 2010

In Depth Opinion

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.

ByRobert Doar 0Comments

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Jul 2010

In Depth News Uncategorized

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.

ByNeil deMause 0Comments

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May 2010

In Depth Investigations News Uncategorized

Obama Official Slams NY Food Stamp Policy

A USDA executive says the city and state policy of fingerprinting Food Stamp applicants costs too much and is ineffective.

ByNeil deMause 0Comments

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Aug 2009

In Depth

No Free Lunch: Conflict Over Food Stamp Access

As the economy sends ever more New Yorkers in search of a safety net, the city’s welfare agency defends anti-fraud measures that advocates call counterproductive.