Posted by bboyd on December 21, 2011
Submitted by bboyd on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 13:00
SNAPSHOT ANALYSIS: TIME TO LEAVE FINGER PRINTS BEHIND
Posted by bboyd on December 19, 2011
Submitted by bboyd on Mon, 12/19/2011 - 13:10
Posted by bboyd on December 15, 2011
Submitted by bboyd on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 16:00
This week's issue of The Nation takes a good look at the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/food stamps).
Posted by bboyd on December 12, 2011
Submitted by bboyd on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 12:12
What word in English is loaded with the most ‘class’ content for you?
That's the question NYCCAH's Executive Director Joel Berg recently answered for the Macmillan Dictionary blog.
Click the book jacket at left for his answer, or see the full text below:
Posted by bboyd on December 6, 2011
Submitted by bboyd on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 19:32
After striking a deal with Senate Republicans and Assembly Democrats, Governor Cuomo made a major announcement on changes to New York State's tax code.
Click for the OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE.
The result of negotiations ultimately results in a more progressive system, collecting more taxes from higher-income brackets while lowering taxes on the middle class.
Posted by bboyd on December 2, 2011
Submitted by bboyd on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 10:43
Congratulations to FINDING NORTH being selected for the 2012 Sundance Film Festival Documentary Competition!
The feature, directed by Lori Silverbush and Kristi Jacobson, is a serious examination of hunger in America and the forces in play. NYCCAH Executive Director Joel Berg said, "we are excited that such a high quality film will be focusing on the hunger problem and its solutions."
Posted by bboyd on November 1, 2011
Submitted by bboyd on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 12:15
This morning, The New York Times Editorial Board came out in support of abolishing the finger-imaging requirement for food stamps applicants in New York City.
Click "The Opinion Pages" link, or read full text after the jump:
Editorial
Punishing Poverty
Published: October 31, 2011
Posted by bboyd on October 27, 2011
Submitted by bboyd on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 13:11
This November, NYCCAH is teaming up with our good friends at YELP to throw the first-ever House Party To Fight Hunger! All donations will help fund our innovative anti-poverty programs. See below for more details. Hope to see you there!
Posted by bboyd on October 24, 2011
Submitted by bboyd on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 14:28
Fiber Artist Heather G. Stoltz tells the stories of homeless men, women and children through her installation piece, Temporary Shelter.
For the last two years, Stoltz has been interviewing men and women in New York's faith-based homeless shelters and translating their stories into visual fiber art panels that make up the interior walls of the structure.
Posted by bboyd on October 21, 2011
Submitted by bboyd on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 13:00
As an early and vocal advocate of the Green Carts program, NYCCAH invites you to join us TONIGHT 10/21 7pm - Lincoln Center for the NYC premiere of this great work!
"The Apple Pushers" is a documentary exploring the "unique urban initiative that uses street vending as a means to increase the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables in New York City's food deserts". BUY TICKETS HERE
MOVIE TRAILER & OFFICIAL WEBSITE: THE APPLE PUSHERS
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