Meatless Mondays now in Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY Mayor Bill de Blasio, Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariсa and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams announced last week that 15 Brooklyn schools will participate in Meatless Mondays next spring. The mayor, First Lady Chirlane McCray and Gracie Mansion will also go meatless for all Monday meals. “Cutting back a little on meat will help make our city healthier and our planet stronger for generations to come,” said de Blasio. “Chirlane and I are excited to participate in Meatless Mondays at home, and we thank Borough President Adams for leading the charge behind this healthy and sustainable initiative.” The mayor’s full announcement is available online, http://tinyurl.com/MeatlessNYC.