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.
Recycling Goes Beyond Curbside: Residents Get Free Treasures in Tough Economy at Stop 'N' Swaps
March 21, New York, NY – 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. They’re also a great opportunity for those who need to unload unwanted items without contributing to the City’s waste stream.
More Low Income New Yorkers Accessing Healthy Foods
Council Funding of EBT Machines shows huge gains at the City’s Greenmarkets
CITY HALL – City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, GrowNYC (GrowNYC) Executive Director Marcel Van Ooyen, New York City Coalition Against Hunger (NYCCAH) 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.