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City food programs are expanding to address food insecurity among older New Yorkers. But some advocates want a more fundamental fix: A new, public retirement savings program to give seniors…

BySuzanne Travers 1Comment

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Mar 2015

Opinion

Will Congress Let Hunger Hold Women Down?

As many women can attest, balancing work and family is never easy. But it’s even harder when access to affordable, nutritious food is out of reach.

ByMargarette Purvis 0Comments

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Dec 2014

Economy Opinion

Advocates Want Menu of City Policies to Address Hunger

They hope Mayor de Blasio will expand universal school meals and create a food policy council. But they also want action on wage rates, wage theft and jobs programs to…

ByMark Dunlea 0Comments

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Sep 2014

Economy Opinion

De Blasio Admin. Making City's Safety Net More Humane

After two mayors who saw declining welfare rolls as an indication of policy success, HRA Commissioner Steve Banks is making progress restoring common sense and compassion. There’s still much to…

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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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

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Dec 2011

Economy Investigations