In New York, food and drink news means restaurant openings, culinary trends, industry reports, food safety and cooking culture. Reporting spans the state and the businesses that anchor its dining scene.
Two organizations in Washington and Saratoga counties each received $150,000 to strengthen local food sourcing for schools.
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Should your local schools serve more locally grown food, even at higher cost?
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Is your local community losing too many small businesses lately?
The actor ended his licensing partnerships at locations in White Plains and New York City.
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Should your state government replace federal funding to maintain universal free school meal programs?
The state budget fully funds free breakfast and lunch for students to protect access amid federal funding shifts.
The animal rescue organization celebrated its anniversary by serving a plant-based Thanksgiving meal to turkeys on the farm.
The New York Wine & Grape Foundation is accepting applications for its fourth year of mini-grants for state wineries, growers, and wine trails.
Spumoni arrives as the first limited-edition winter flavor, joined by a permanent Strawberry Shortcake half-gallon.
This section follows restaurant industry trends, food safety updates, seasonal harvest changes, culinary competition results and chef-driven ventures. It reaches from the major urban centers to the rural communities where agricultural products are sourced. State labor regulations and public health department inspections frequently shape the operating environment for dining establishments. Shifts in consumer spending and ingredient costs remain the most common drivers of industry change.
