You've heard me say this before — switching to a plant-based diet change my life for the better. That's why I'm so proud of the work we've done to help New Yorkers do the same or change their lifestyles in other ways. Read how here: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Action to curb the recent outbreak of avian influenza A(H5N1) in the US is urgently needed. International cooperation & addressing underlying factors contributing to zoonotic diseases will be crucial in responding to this health threat. Our Editorial: hubs.ly/Q02zXW9n0

Our desire for inexpensive food is putting us in danger. Read: nyti.ms/3XqeJJ7

Proud to work at NYC Mayor's Office of Food Policy where yesterday we highlighted Rethink Food meals from 5 local restaurants feeding asylum seekers. Delicious and a total blast!

What NYC's 'vegan' mayor served at this year's Pride party amny.com/news/what-nycs…

We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team. Check out the open Communications Advisor position here: on.nyc.gov/4cCmpMp

Today, we are releasing a one-year progress report of the Food Education Roadmap with @nycschools. The report showcases our progress towards building healthy school communities and expanding food education across NYC public schools. Read it here: nyc.gov/assets/foodpol…

Most people eat enough protein, but they may not be eating the right kinds. Plant-based protein sources, such as beans, lentils, tofu, nuts and seeds, are full of fiber and other nutrients, and have little to no saturated fat: on.nyc.gov/2MSUUop

Why don't you eat meat? Your health? Concern for the environment? Religion? Love of animals? Cool. Add economics to that list. It has been proven that more humans adopting a plant-based lifestyle would save our country 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 in healthcare costs.

EDITORIAL | Eric Adams, Neil Barsky found a way to better health with diet Good luck, so that more Adamses and Barskys can also take control over their health. A future of less medical spending, fewer amputations and fewer premature deaths is possible. trib.al/AkGqplb

Factory farming is bad for our planet, for animals, and for us. There's a better way. This week, we're launching a package of stories that we hope will challenge policy leaders and the public to imagine a kinder, saner, and truly sustainable food system: trib.al/pQ97Mwe

Passionate about food policy in NYC? Interested in joining our team to advance resilient food systems? Apply for our internship! Deadline August 23rd. a002-oom03.nyc.gov/nycmointernshi…

This academic year, Columbia Dining / Sustainable Columbia are rolling out delicious new plant-powered menu items in the dining halls as part of their commitment to NYC’s Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge. Check out this video and learn more at nyc.gov/plantpowered.

Huge news: We are excited to launch The Depolarizers podcast. On our first episode, we talk about the history of polarization in America and its effects on the country today with Matthew Yglesias and Sam Rosenfeld. Listen to the full episode now: open.spotify.com/show/4MAjdYnh2…

Good news is that City of New York (via nychealthy) serves more plant-powered foods to combat this; we’ve been intentionally limiting red meat in meals served by city agencies for a while because we follow the science.

The science is clear: Don't go ham on the ham. A plant-based diet reversed my Type 2 diabetes, and cutting back on meat is a good idea for everyone. New York City has made our schools and hospitals healthier with plant-based meals, and we'll keep at it. cnn.com/2024/08/20/hea…

Today, we are releasing the first annual report for the Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge. The report showcases our progress towards building a more sustainable food system in partnership with NYC’s leading institutions. Read it here: nyc.gov/assets/foodpol…

Awesome initiative by High Impact Athletes and The Humane League to raise $ for animals. Shoutout to Erin Routliffe and other players donating 2% of their winnings to good causes!!

Cool(food) event alert! Join us for a mixer featuring our newest Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge signatory, US Open Tennis, at Climate Week NYC with WRI Food and the SRA. Learn about the best strategies to build sustainable menus and decarbonize with plant power. eventbrite.com/e/step-up-your…