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Beyond the shutdown, and besides the debt-ceiling deadline, another date approaches for cuts to the Food Stamp program on which some 1.9 million New Yorkers depend.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Aug 2013

In Depth Opinion

Next Mayor Must Put Food Policy on the Menu

From food stamps to food jobs, New York City has an opportunity the nation’s true leader on food issues.

ByJoel Berg 0Comments

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Jul 2013

Economy In Depth

Congress's War on Food Stamps Could Worsen NYC Inequality

The House votes to strip Food Stamps from a Farm Bill. The Senate looks to tighten eligibility. What will it mean for a city with 1.9 million people receiving that…

ByNeil deMause 0Comments

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Jul 2013

Economy In Depth

Brooklyn Pantries Brace for Food-Aid Cuts

Federal budget cutters have targeted the food stamp program, which puts dinner on 1.9 million plates in New York City each day.

ByLeah Robinson 0Comments

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Jan 2013

In Depth

Five Brooklyn Pols Sue Over Sandy Food Stamps

They’re asking a state judge to overturn the Bloomberg administration’s decision to offer federal disaster food assistance in only 12 of the 82 ZIP codes affected by the hurricane.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Oct 2012

Economy In Depth

Food Trucks Give Restaurateurs Indigestion

The proliferation of falafel carts and other sidewalk food stands in Bay Ridge might make for tasty lunch options. But people who own brick-and-mortar restaurants say the mobile eateries represent…

ByAparna Narayanan 0Comments

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Sep 2012

Education In Depth Investigations

School Food Deal Lures Firms Linked to Past Probes

A decade ago a federal investigation of school food contracts led to convictions against several firms, and prison terms for some leaders. Now, two companies with links to the episode…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Apr 2012

Economy In Depth

Food Stamp Shortfall Linked to Homelessness

More people in New York are getting food stamps, but because the benefits don’t cover a realistic family grocery bill, recipients are still choosing between dinner and rent, a report…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jan 2012

Government In Depth

Cuomo Calls For Easier Food Stamp Access

In a wide-ranging annual speech, the governor said fingerprinting applicants is an unnecessary barrier to access. He also called for $1 billion in investment to renew Buffalo.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Dec 2011

In Depth Opinion

Time for a Food and Farm Bill that Helps Farmers and Consumers

The collapse of the Supercommittee process gives New York City anti-hunger activists a chance to help shape a farm bill that fights hunger, promotes health, protects the environment and bolsters…

ByMark Dunlea 0Comments

Deadline Looms for Food Stamp Families

Next Mayor Must Put Food Policy on the Menu

Congress's War on Food Stamps Could Worsen NYC Inequality

Brooklyn Pantries Brace for Food-Aid Cuts

Five Brooklyn Pols Sue Over Sandy Food Stamps

Food Trucks Give Restaurateurs Indigestion

School Food Deal Lures Firms Linked to Past Probes

Food Stamp Shortfall Linked to Homelessness

Cuomo Calls For Easier Food Stamp Access

Time for a Food and Farm Bill that Helps Farmers and Consumers

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