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“With federal nutrition assistance facing an uncertain future, local organizations must step in to fill the gaps. But programs like ours are already stretched thin, and we will rely even…

ByMelissa Gallanter 0Comments

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Oct 2023

Climate and Environment Government Transportation

As NYC Rolls Out Mandatory Composting, Will New Yorkers Comply?

Recycling rates around longtime existing requirements—which ask residents to separate paper, plastics, metal and glass from the rest of their trash—have failed to improve over the last decade. Getting New…

ByMariana Simões 9Comments

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Mar 2023

Government Health Justice Opinion

Opinion: Bringing Fresh Produce to New York’s Correctional Facilities

“The high rates of health issues mentioned in carceral settings are a health equity issue likely resulting, at least in part, from the low accessibility of fresh produce and poor…

ByIsabel Slingerland

ByRobert Fullilove 0Comments

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Nov 2022

Climate and Environment Economy Government

State Bill Would Aid City’s Move Toward More Climate-Friendly Food Sources

New York City’s efforts to green its food system have been limited by a conflicting state law that says food must be procured by government entities based on cost alone.…

ByH Conley 0Comments

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Nov 2022

Economy Government

40% of NYC Food Stamp Applicants Left Waiting for Benefits, Data Shows

The city’s Human Resources Administration (HRA) failed to promptly process four of every 10 applications for the benefits during fiscal year 2022, when the rate of timely processing plummeted from…

ByDavid Brand 6Comments

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Oct 2022

Climate and Environment Economy Government In Depth Investigations News Transportation

Spared By Sandy, Hunts Point Food Market Slow to Address Flood Risk

Superstorm Sandy spared the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center, New York City’s most important food source. But a decade later, little has changed when it comes to storm resiliency at…

ByDavid Brand 0Comments

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Sep 2022

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Our Homeless Shelters are Failing New Yorkers with Diabetes

“Even with stable housing, a well-paying job, and food security, diabetes mellitus can be difficult to manage. For New Yorkers who don’t know when their next meal will be or…

ByDr. Sarah Goldhill 2Comments

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Oct 2021

Climate and Environment Transportation

NYC to Craft Multiagency Plan for Adapting to Climate Change

The Council passed a flurry of environmental bills Thursday, including measures to create a citywide climate adaptation plan, an all-electric school bus fleet and an office of urban agriculture.

ByLiz Donovan 0Comments

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Sep 2021

Economy Education Opinion

Opinion: How NYC Families Can Donate Their Pandemic Food Benefits

‘If our most affluent public school families choose to donate the value of their P-EBT card, New York City charities could reap as much as $150 million.’

ByDavid Rubel 0Comments

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Nov 2020

Opinion Resources