Press Releases
Green Teens Design for the Future
June 2, 2010
As demand for alternative energy increases, more than 25 city teenagers demonstrated the power of renewable energy yesterday at GrowNYC’s Union Square Greenmarket.
Mayor Bloomberg and TV Personality Rachael Ray Announce New Programs to Promote Healthy Eating
May 20, 2010
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Rachael Ray today announced a series of initiatives to help our City’s youth eat healthier and understand where their food comes from.
Recycling Goes Beyond Curbside: Residents Get Free Treasures in Tough Economy at Stop 'N' Swaps
March 25, 2010
Spring Cleaning. Treasure Hunting. Community. These are just a few terms that describe the spirit of free Stop ‘N’ Swap, organized by GrowNYC, which are growing in popularity for New Yorkers looking to get great items at no cost.
NYC & Upstate Teens Lead Discussion on Key Watershed Issues
March 16, 2010
30 high school students from downstate and upstate came together at the Ashokan Center, a nature and arts center, with environmental experts to talk about issues facing New York City’s watersheds.
More Low Income New Yorkers Accessing Healthy Foods
November 22, 2009
City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, GrowNYC Executive Director Marcel Van Ooyen, New York City Coalition Against Hunger Executive Director Joel Berg, GrowNYC EBT Coordinator Alexis Stevens, and local farmers Ana Angel and Martin Rodriguez today released a report highlighting a dramatic increase in the use of food stamps at the city’s Greenmarkets.