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“A reimagined SNAP should reflect the realities of modern food consumption and the economic potential of small restaurants. By broadening the program’s reach, we not only nourish individuals but also…

ByJJ Johnson 2Comments

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Jul 2024

Economy Government Transportation

NYC Restaurants Get Ready for New Outdoor Dining Rules

The city’s Dining Out NYC program creates new rules restaurants must follow when offering sidewalk or roadway seating, which go into effect Aug. 3. CLARIFY News’ student reporters spoke to…

ByCLARIFY News 0Comments

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Jan 2024

Government Immigration Labor

NYC’s Minimum Wage Jumps to $16 an Hour—But Not for Many Tipped Workers

Organizers with the One Fair Wage campaign say increasing pay rates for tipped workers across the state is especially pertinent given the recent arrival of thousands of new immigrants, many…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Dec 2023

Government Opinion

Opinion: Food Rescue is the Key to Solving Food Insecurity

“Sustainable food justice legislation must center food rescue efforts and make it a standard that all food-producing and handling businesses must meet.”

ByDiana Ayala

ByDouglas Silver 1Comment

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Mar 2022

Economy Government Opinion Politics

Opinion: Revitalizing Bronx Restaurants is Key to NYC’s Pandemic Recovery

“The recovery of New York City as a whole is only possible when it is inclusive of all neighborhoods, including ones like mine in The Bronx that suffered some of…

ByNathalia Fernández 0Comments

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Oct 2021

Government News

NYC Council Considers Another Plastics Ban, As Straws Law Goes Into Effect

If passed, the ‘Skip the Stuff’ bill would prohibit restaurants from providing plastic utensils, napkins and condiments, unless the customer requests them.

ByLiz Donovan 3Comments

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Oct 2021

Economy Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: As NYC Officials Weigh Outdoor Dining Rules, Listen to Restaurants

‘Restaurants are a critical part of the economy, employing 10 percent of New Yorkers. We saw during the pandemic how important they are to communities. Outdoor spaces, heated and cooled, were…

ByCharlotta Janssen 0Comments

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Mar 2021

Economy Health

One More Casualty of COVID-19: The Death of El Cocotero

An estimated 5,000 restaurants across the city were predicted to shutter by February 2021 due to the pandemic. While there’s no officially tally, the loss of Latino-led businesses in New…

ByDaniel Parra 3Comments

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Feb 2021

Economy News

Proof-of-Work Requirements May Keep Eligible Immigrant Workers From Vaccines, Advocates Worry

Those who are eligible for vaccination because of their jobs must present documentation of their work, like an ID card, a letter from their employer or a pay stub—what one…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Feb 2021

Economy Government Opinion

Opinion: City’s Plan to Expand Street Vendor Permits Must Protect Our Brick-and-Mortars, Too

‘To be clear, we support the food vendor community and their place in our neighborhoods. The food is as delicious and diverse as the city itself. But reform on what’s…

ByWilma Alonso 1Comment

Opinion: Expanding SNAP to Restaurants Can Feed New Yorkers & Boost Small Businesses