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New Study Shows American Families Throw Away Thousands Of Dollars In Food Every Year

The National Resources Defense Council analyzed the data and found Americans aren’t eating what’s on their plates and throwing away 40% of their food. That adds up to about $165 billion in wasted food each year, according to the research.

2012/08/21

Governor David Paterson

Report: NYC Day Care Centers Sit Empty

Gov. David Paterson signed a measure in August requiring New York City to give parents six months notice anytime they wished to close a taxpayer funded day care center.

2010/09/18

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