Brooklyn
New York City’s Biggest ‘Food Swamps’
Lea Ceasrine |
Scientists used to think ‘food deserts’ were linked to severe health risks, like obesity. But it turned out the existence of food swamps more accurately predicts obesity rates.
The Work Site
Schneiderman Suit Targets the Heart of the Fast-Food Profit Model
Jarrett Murphy |
The fast-food industry, for all intents and purposes, is franchises. And franchises are likely to become even more important to fast-food brands in coming years.
Health and Environment
Do New York City’s Calorie Counts Actually Make Us Eat Better?
Batya Ungar-Sargon |
The posting of calorie counts at chain restaurants, which New York pioneered, is going national. But it’s unclear that knowing the numbers guides consumers to eat less or healthier.
careers
Is Your Job Meaningful?
Marc Bussanich |
A recent survey asked workers to rank the most and least meaningful jobs. But this video report finds that meaning is in the eye of the beholder. Breaking into meaningful work, says one career veteran, is about meeting people.
fast-food
Fast Food Fears: Chains Warn Investors of Rising Pressure Over Wages
Jarrett Murphy |
In their annual reports, companies like Burger King, Taco Bell and McDonald’s seem increasingly concerned about political pressure, union organizing and legal action around the firms’ labor practices.
