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Press Release: Historic Victory for New York’s Kids: State Budget Makes New York the Ninth State to Provide Universal School Meals

The Healthy School Meals for All NY Kids Coalition Applauds Governor Hochul, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins…

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Historic Victory for New York’s Kids: State Budget Makes New York the Ninth State to Provide Universal School Meals

In the FY2026 Final Enacted Budget, New York has made a historic investment and commitment…

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You Can Take My Word for It. Free School Meals Are a Game Changer

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Healthy School Meals for All NY Kids Coalition Applauds Full Funding in One-House Budgets

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$340M for Free School Meals? NY’s Bold Move Against Child Hunger

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New York Governor Pushes for Free School Meals in 2025 Budget Plan

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Hochul: ‘Every Family Deserves More Money’

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Editorial: School Meals Should Be Free — and Nutritious

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