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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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Jan 2013

Uncategorized

Sandy Triggers a Call: Free Lunch For All

In the immediate post-hurricane period, the school system made all lunches free. Food advocates would like to see the change made permanent—arguing health benefits justify the cost.

ByRuth Ford 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

Uncategorized

Seeing Green at the City’s Farmers’ Markets

New York City boasts 138 farmers markets, and 58 news ones in the last six years. On a recent sunny Wednesday, a group of reporters from the CUNY Graduate School…

ByCUNY Street News Team 0Comments

13

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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Sep 2011

Economy In Depth

Crown Heights: 'For two weeks last month, we didn't have any food at all.'

Lunchtime, Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at the First Mary Magdalene Temple and Seventh Day Pentecostal Church.

ByAjai Raj 0Comments

19

Sep 2011

Economy In Depth

Williamsburg: 'Normal families need food. This is ridiculous.'

Lunchtime, Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at the Southside Community Mission.

ByRaed El Rafei 0Comments

19

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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Aug 2010

In Depth

NYC Food Pantries Going Green

Local Produce Link enables food pantries to get the same locally grown, farm fresh, and sometimes organic produce as posh Manhattan restaurants.

ByLauren Raheja 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

Five Brooklyn Pols Sue Over Sandy Food Stamps

Sandy Triggers a Call: Free Lunch For All

Food Trucks Give Restaurateurs Indigestion

Seeing Green at the City’s Farmers’ Markets

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

Crown Heights: 'For two weeks last month, we didn't have any food at all.'

Williamsburg: 'Normal families need food. This is ridiculous.'

Improving SNAP, Improving Lives: The Case For Healthier Food Stamps

NYC Food Pantries Going Green

Farmers' Markets, CSAs Struggle To Get Food Stamp Customers

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