Whole Foods and Mayor Bloomberg Place 57 New Salad Bars in NYC Public Schools

Whole Foods and Mayor Bloomberg Place 57 New Salad Bars in NYC Public Schools

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To commemorate its new location on 57th Street in Manhattan, Whole Foods has donated 57 salad bars to public elementary schools in NYC. The supermarket giant teamed up with Mayor Bloomberg on his never-ending quest to bring healthy

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The NYC Green Cart Fresh Food Pack is a Handy Recipe Book for Local Fruits and Veggies

The NYC Green Cart Fresh Food Pack is a Handy Recipe Book for Local Fruits and Veggies

NYC’s green carts – you know, those vendors you see on street corners selling fresh fruits and veggies? – are a wonderful source of healthful food for New Yorkers, and now there’s even a cookbook to show you some tasty recipes you can make with produce purchased

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Pale Male’s Baby Hawks Unable to Return to Their Home Nest Because of Rat Poison

Pale Male’s Baby Hawks Unable to Return to Their Home Nest Because of Rat Poison

A few weeks ago, we brought you sad news that two of Pale Male’s bird babies had taken ill after eating rat poison and now the story has taken an even more upsetting turn. After becoming sick, the offspring of Central Park’s beloved red-tailed hawk were

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Two of Pale Male’s Red Tail Hawk Babies Are Sick After Eating Rat Poison

Two of Pale Male’s Red Tail Hawk Babies Are Sick After Eating Rat Poison

There are few New Yorkers who haven't heard about Pale Male, the city's most famous fine-feathered friend, so many were outraged to hear that two of his babies have fallen ill after ingesting rat poisoning this weekend. The little red tail hawks were found in Central Park by animal rescue volunteer Cathy Horvath, and quickly given blood tests that revealed the presence of the chemical. Horvath has since taken the lil' guys under her wing, treating them with doses of vitamin K to strengthen their immune systems and bring them back to good health.

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New Study Shows That NYC Surprisingly Has Lower Lung Cancer Rates Than Upstate New York

New Study Shows That NYC Surprisingly Has Lower Lung Cancer Rates Than Upstate New York

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Upstate New Yorkers might see more stars and breathe fresher air, but according to a new report, they also have a higher rate of lung cancer than New York City residents. The new study from the American Cancer Society (ACS)

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Mayor Bloomberg’s New “Shop Healthy” Program Makes You Exercise for Your Junk Food

Mayor Bloomberg’s New “Shop Healthy” Program Makes You Exercise for Your Junk Food

Next time you’re looking for a candy bar at your local bodega, you may have to really search! This week, Mayor Bloomberg continued his controversial crusade for health  by urging NYC food stores to do some serious shelf rearranging. His new “Shop Healthy” program encourages grocers and bodegas to prominently display their fruits, vegetables, and healthy snacks in the fronts of their stores while pushing candy bars and junk food to the back shelves below eye level. The program took a test run in two Bronx stores earlier this week, and 180 additional bodegas have already followed suit.

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6 Hot Ways to Stay Cool in NYC Today

6 Hot Ways to Stay Cool in NYC Today

About to pass out from the oppressive heat wave hitting the city today? Use your last ounce of strength to check out our 6 simple ways to cool down in NYC, and get to one of them immediately! From visiting museums and libraries to making your own icy treats to catching a flick or taking a dip, here are 6 activities that will decrease your temperature and restore your sanity without expending a ton of energy in this crazy weather.

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Brooklynite Spike Lee Gets Behind Mayor Bloomberg’s Proposed Soda Ban

Brooklynite Spike Lee Gets Behind Mayor Bloomberg’s Proposed Soda Ban

This week famed filmmaker and long-time Brooklyn resident Spike Lee voiced his support of Mayor Bloomberg’s highly controversial proposal to limit the size of sodas and other sugary beverages sold throughout the city. “I’m in favor of [the soda ban],” Lee said. “Look, when I was growing up in Brooklyn, we had no gym, and you had to run. You had some physical activity. Children today in public schools across the country are not being taught art, are not being taught music and they have no physical ed. Obesity is a major, major problem in this country. Americans — we’re just obese.” Clearly Lee is hoping that NYC will “Do The Right Thing,” and limit large sizes of sodas and other unhealthy drinks, but do you agree?

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NYC Offers $350,000 in Free Food to Residents Who Use Food Stamps at Farmers Markets

NYC Offers $350,000 in Free Food to Residents Who Use Food Stamps at Farmers Markets

New York City offers a wealth of farmers markets throughout the boroughs, but for many New Yorkers, they are still too inaccessible or unaffordable. Luckily, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Speaker Christine Quinn have announced a new program that will change

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Sexpert Ian Kerner Advises That Green Space is the Secret to Getting More New Yorkers in the Mood

Sexpert Ian Kerner Advises That Green Space is the Secret to Getting More New Yorkers in the Mood

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What gets New Yorkers in the mood? According to sex counselor and author Ian Kerner, it’s not oysters, chocolates or flowers – it’s green space! Kerner credits strolls through parks, exercise and the relaxation

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Hip Hop Mogul Russell Simmons Wants Milk to Be Banned in NYC

Hip Hop Mogul Russell Simmons Wants Milk to Be Banned in NYC

Mayor Bloomberg isn’t the only mogul who wants to ban certain kinds of drinks in NYC – now hip hop business baron Russell Simmons is proposing that the mayor’s plan to ban sugary drinks like soda from New York eateries include milk as well. Simmons recently

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BrightFarms Reveals That A&P Will Be Its Retail Partner for Sunset Park’s Massive Rooftop Farm

BrightFarms Reveals That A&P Will Be Its Retail Partner for Sunset Park’s Massive Rooftop Farm

We’ve been following BrightFarms’ plan to build the world’s largest rooftop farm in Brooklyn, and now they’ve sent us word revealing who their long-term retail partner will be – A&P. The grocery mega-giant (formally known as the Great Atlantic and Pacific

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Scorching Heat Wave Hits NYC, New Yorkers Warned to Stay Cool

Scorching Heat Wave Hits NYC, New Yorkers Warned to Stay Cool

New Yorkers are being warned to stay cool today as a scorching heat wave hits the city. According to weather prediction site AccuWeather, temperatures in The Big Apple are expected to hit 100 degrees over the next few days, raising concerns about the effects

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[PICS]: Bike and Roll Rents Bikes and Quadcycles from Bright Blue Shipping Containers on Governors Island

[PICS]: Bike and Roll Rents Bikes and Quadcycles from Bright Blue Shipping Containers on Governors Island

Looking for a leisurely way to spend a Saturday? How about taking a bicycle, tandem bike or quadcycle for a spin around Governors Island? Bike and Roll NYC rents their fleet of cruising machines out for visitors to enjoy, and they do it from recycled blue shipping container kiosks to boot. We recently went to check out this eye-catching example of repurposed design and take a pedal-powered joyride around the island. Click through to see our photos and learn how you can rent one of these babies out yourself.

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International Rescue Committee Opens the New Roots Community Farm in the Bronx

International Rescue Committee Opens the New Roots Community Farm in the Bronx

The International Rescue Committee, an organization that provides opportunities for refugees to thrive in America, recently inaugurated a new farm in the Bronx on a lot previously owned by the city’s Department of Transportation. Located at the Grand

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Mayor Bloomberg’s Plan to Ban Soda and Sugary Drinks in NYC Moves Ahead

Mayor Bloomberg’s Plan to Ban Soda and Sugary Drinks in NYC Moves Ahead

Mayor Bloomberg’s controversial plan to ban sugary drinks is moving ahead. Yesterday, the NYC the Board of Health voted unanimously to publish the mayor’s proposal to ban the sales of large cups of sugary drinks for public review and hold a public hearing

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New Yorkers BEEware – Bee Swarms on the Rise in NYC

New Yorkers BEEware – Bee Swarms on the Rise in NYC

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Beware New Yorkers – experts are warning that the city could see a rise in bee swarms this summer. Since beekeeping was legalized in NYC, the number of registered swarms skyrocketed from 3 to 161 in the last two years, including a case

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Mayor Bloomberg Makes a Plan to Ban Sodas and Sugary Drinks Across NYC

Mayor Bloomberg Makes a Plan to Ban Sodas and Sugary Drinks Across NYC

In a mission to make New Yorkers more healthy, Mayor Bloomberg is planning a ban of sodas and sugary drinks across the city. Soda, iced teas, and sports drinks that are over 16 ounces may soon disappear from the shelves of movie theaters, food carts, delis,

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Bike NY presents “Bicycling Basics”

Bike NY presents “Bicycling Basics”

Recently learned how to ride a bike or want to improve your core cycling skills? Bicycling Basics is a free, 3-hour class for adults and mature teens that teaches you how to ride in a straight line and shift gears for efficient pedaling.

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New York Landowners Assert Their Rights to Natural Gas Fracking

New York Landowners Assert Their Rights to Natural Gas Fracking

Yesterday, a group named the Joint Landowners Coalition of New York held an event at the state capitol in Albany to present a “Declaration of Rights” to drill for natural gas on their land. Joined by Republican state senators who are against the state’s

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New Cupcake ATMs In Manhattan Will Make Sugary Indulgences Hard to Resist

New Cupcake ATMs In Manhattan Will Make Sugary Indulgences Hard to Resist

Cupcake lovers in Manhattan will be happy to hear that their sugar cravings can soon be satisfied 24 hours a day with new cupcake ATMs by Sprinkles Cupcakes. Set to be installed around Manhattan by this summer, the ATMs will dispense the irresistible treats

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NYC Department of Health’s Newest Ad Campaign Targets Increasing Portion Sizes

NYC Department of Health’s Newest Ad Campaign Targets Increasing Portion Sizes

Have you noticed the ever-increasing size of french fries and soda servings? An estimated 57% of adult New Yorkers suffering from obesity, and two out of every five New York City elementary school children remain overweight or obese, which has prompted the

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Farm School NYC Trains a Community of Future Food-Forward Leaders for NYC

Farm School NYC Trains a Community of Future Food-Forward Leaders for NYC

Non-profit Just Food encompasses all that is farm fresh in New York City. Since 1995, the organization has been connecting sustainable food farms, markets, pantry programs and gardens to one another through an ever-growing network. Their Farm School NYC program

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Vegucated Documentary Follows Three Meat-Loving New Yorkers As They Adopt a Vegan Lifestyle

Vegucated Documentary Follows Three Meat-Loving New Yorkers As They Adopt a Vegan Lifestyle

While it's easy to live a veg-only life in New York City, the Big Apple is not inherently vegan friendly. With a hot dog stand on every corner and our two most famous food being cheesy pizza and pastrami on rye, you might even say that NYC is much more geared to the meat-and-cheese loving types. But what happens when these types decide to give all that up and take on a vegan lifestyle? Marisa Miller Wolfson's new documentary, Vegucated, shows us just that. Premiering in NYC this week, the film follows three very non-vegan New Yorkers as they adopt a vegan diet for six weeks. Lured by the idea of weight loss and a healthier lifestyle, the three soon discover that ditching dairy and meat is about a lot more than just the food on your plate.

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Doctors Ask New York to Study the Public Health Risks of Fracking

Doctors Ask New York to Study the Public Health Risks of Fracking

As New York State considers whether or not to allow hydraulic fracturing, officials have been conducting a seemingly comprehensive risk assessment, studying the effects of fracking on everything from job creation to animal habitats. But, shockingly, the study

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