Hunger Archives - Page 11 of 16

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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.

ByChloe Tribich 0Comments

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Jun 2009

Turnips and Tatsoi: A Farm Comes To Flatbush

This summer, affordable organic produce will be delivered straight from an upstate farm to this working-class Brooklyn neighborhood.

ByNekoro Gomes 0Comments

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May 2009

Housing and Homelessness

In Time of Rising Need, City Says: Volunteer

Can a clever website motivate New Yorkers to make a difference?

ByBen Kelly 0Comments

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May 2009

Uncategorized

No Thank You, Uncle Sam: NYC Keeps 'SNAP' Stance

The Bloomberg administration confirms that it will not extend food stamp benefits for as many as 60,000 residents.

ByChloe Tribich 0Comments

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Mar 2009

Government In Depth

Build The Strong Bones Of A City Food System

Federal stimulus money is providing food stamp recipients more money to spend – on french fries or fresh veggies?

ByNevin Cohen 0Comments

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Dec 2008

Uncategorized

Yes We Can End Hunger

In his new book, activist Joel Berg says everyone can have enough to eat.

ByNeil deMause 0Comments

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Dec 2008

In Depth Uncategorized

Of Food Stamps and Fraud

One reason for the public assistance obstacle course is the desire to prevent costly fraud.

ByMatt Schwarzfeld 0Comments

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Dec 2008

Uncategorized

Can Public Assistance Be More User-Friendly?

The Human Resources Administration isn’t interested in measures that officials and advocates are proposing.

ByMatt Schwarzfeld 0Comments

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Dec 2008

Uncategorized

Teens Learn Their Rights In Time To Exercise Them

Between encountering cops on the streets and safety agents in the schools, young people can use some advice about when and how to question authority.

ByChris Narducci 0Comments

No Free Lunch: Conflict Over Food Stamp Access

OTHER DAVIDS READY THEIR Slings In Run For Mayor

Turnips and Tatsoi: A Farm Comes To Flatbush

In Time of Rising Need, City Says: Volunteer

No Thank You, Uncle Sam: NYC Keeps 'SNAP' Stance

Build The Strong Bones Of A City Food System

Yes We Can End Hunger

Of Food Stamps and Fraud

Can Public Assistance Be More User-Friendly?

Teens Learn Their Rights In Time To Exercise Them

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