In Depth
TWO FRIENDS INVESTIGATE THE URBAN FOOD CHAIN
Karen Loew |
Several points of progress in the spread of healthy food are amplified in an upcoming documentary.
Brooklyn
Turn On, Tune In, Stay In: Lowering The Dropout Rate
Helen Zelon |
From beyond the DOE, advocates offer ideas about how to get more students to graduation.
Government
In Harlem's Test Kitchen: A Taste of Local Recipes
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Pushing for healthy habits, a new cookbook showcases community — but one cook finds using the recipes a bit challenging.
ARTS and CULTURE
Portrait of the Artist As A Young Student
Michael Mitchell |
An exhibit of artworks from the public schools is impressive and varied.
Bronx
TO YOUR HEALTH: GROUP GETS GOING
TO SPREAD MILLIONS UPSTATE AND DOWN
Eileen Markey |
After a difficult beginning, the fledgling public health foundation is finding its way and funding groups statewide.
Bronx
CITY UNVEILS 'IT TAKES A VILLAGE'
APPROACH TO CHILD AND FAMILY CARE
Karen Loew |
Three coalitions work to involve more neighborhood players in foster and preventive care.
Bronx
FARMER DELIVERS TO THE BRONX:
HIGH HEALTH, LOW FAT AND COST
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An innovative market receives an infusion of federal funding to bring good-for-you goodies to more local residents.
Lower East Side
BODY BY BODEGA
T. McMillan |
Proposed federal law would help corner stores stock and sell healthy food.
Bronx
NO REST FOR THE SWEATY:
CITY LAGS IN PUBLIC POOLS
Dorian Block |
A survey of large cities shows NYC in last place in public swimming pools per capita.
