Hudson County’s congressional delegation seeks moratorium on post office closures – The Jersey Journal – NJ.com

The Jersey Journal – NJ.com Hudson County's congressional delegation seeks moratorium on post office closuresThe Jersey Journal – NJ.comAlbio Sires has joined more than 100 of his congressional colleagues in seeking a moratorium on post office closures. The three members of Hudson County's congressional delegation have signed a letter to …

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Food Stamps: Extreme Makeover – Huffington Post (blog)

Food Stamps: Extreme MakeoverHuffington Post (blog)Can we rethink food stamps? Instead of nickel-and-diming the program with endless arguments about what should or shouldn't be paid for, and what is or isn't junk food, let's scrap it altogether and build it fresh. The program (technically …and more » More: continued here

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Food Stamp Use Increasing at Greenmarkets in NYC – Patch.com

Food Stamp Use Increasing at Greenmarkets in NYCPatch.comFamilies that qualify for federal food stamp aid often live in neighborhoods with limited access to organic, fresh produce. By C. Zawadi Morris Recent findings by the New York City Council show a significant increase in the use of food stamps at … …

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