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When the WIC program took steps to get more fresh produce into recipients’ diets, the results were promising. But the initiative is being held back by administrative flaws and, yes,…

ByRicci Dipshan 0Comments

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Feb 2014

In Depth Opinion

Improving Neighborhood Nutrition Requires More Than Food

A new initiative will couple efforts to improve the supply of healthy food with community development that strengthens residents’ ability to afford a more nutritious lifestyle.

ByDenise Scott and Rick Luftglass 0Comments

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Oct 2013

News

Exercise Push Amid Obesity Crisis in Bronx

With 65 percent of the borough’s adults overweight, there are growing calls to increase physical education in schools and elsewhere.

ByJordan Moss 0Comments

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Aug 2013

Uncategorized

Bushwick Sweating Out its Battle vs. Obesity

Six years after a health department report identified the neighborhood as a hotspot for obesity and diabetes, it’s easier to get healthy food. But it’s still not easy to get…

ByTobias Salinger 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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Mar 2012

Opinion

Go Green. Fight Poverty.

Even in poor neighborhoods not home to power plants, waste transfer stations or the other egregious environmental offenders, physical conditions sustain not just ill health, but poverty as well.

ByBetsy MacLean 0Comments

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Jan 2012

Investigations

Green Cart Vendors Face Diet of Challenges

From competition with other carts and established businesses, to tickets, cold weather and struggles getting and storing their food, a six-month investigation of the Green Cart program reveals room for…

ByMarisa Jahn and Marc Shavitz 0Comments

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Dec 2011

Economy

Bike Plan Aims to Get Bronx Armory on Track

In 2009 a controversy over wages scuttled a plan to build a mall in the long-empty Kingsbridge Armory. Now there’s a plan to host bike races there. Is a renovation…

ByMilesska Contreras 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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Feb 2011

Opinion

Breastfeeding Is A Must … For Moms Who Can Afford It

The federal government wants more mothers to breastfeed. But, writes a New York City social worker, the feds also oversee welfare programs that make it very difficult for low-income women…

ByDiane R. Pagen 1Comment

Key Nutrition Program Hits Snags at Farmers' Markets

Improving Neighborhood Nutrition Requires More Than Food

Exercise Push Amid Obesity Crisis in Bronx

Bushwick Sweating Out its Battle vs. Obesity

Next Mayor Must Put Food Policy on the Menu

Go Green. Fight Poverty.

Green Cart Vendors Face Diet of Challenges

Bike Plan Aims to Get Bronx Armory on Track

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

Breastfeeding Is A Must … For Moms Who Can Afford It

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