Posted on May 6, 2016 by Gloria Pazmino in Politico New York Politico New York, By Gloria Pazmino City Council members are asking Mayor Bill de Blasio to increase funding for the city’s Emergency Food Assistance program, which they say is under threat due to a reduction of funding in the mayor’s executive budget. Councilman Stephen Levin, who is leading the charge, said Thursday more than 16 percent of city residents count on providers for emergency food.
