Tom Murphy🌶️

[New York School Nutrition Association @NewYorkSNA]

Great school meals don't happen by chance.

They're made possible by dedicated professionals working behind the scenes, building partnerships, solving challenges, and keeping programs moving forward.

Together, we're building something bigger.

#WeAreNYSNA

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SUNY Mascot Madness 2025: Final Four Game 2 https://t.co/Y16fG3DDKK

[Republicans against Trump @RpsAgainstTrump]

What do you notice in this new video of former Congressman George Santos?

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@GovKathyHochul @KathyHochul NYC or NY State?

[Governor JB Pritzker @GovPritzker]

“Whenever I’m about to do something, I think ‘Would an idiot do that?’ and if they would, I do not do that thing.” – Dwight Schrute

And what is the best way to spot an idiot? Look for the person who is cruel.

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

"I was waiting in line for a ride at the airport. When a cab pulled up, the first thing I noticed was the taxi was polished to a bright shine. Smartly dressed in a white shirt, black tie, and freshly pressed black slacks, the cab driver jumped out and rounded the car to open the back passenger door for me.
He handed me a laminated card and said, 'I'm Wasu, your driver. While I'm loading your bags in the trunk, I'd like you to read my mission statement.'

Taken aback, I read the card. It said, 'Wasu's Mission Statement: To get my customers to their destination in the quickest, safest, and cheapest way possible in a friendly environment.'

This blew me away. Especially when I noticed the inside of the cab matched the outside. Spotlessly clean!
As he slid behind the wheel, Wasu said, 'Would you like a cup of coffee? I have a thermos of regular and one of decaf.'

I said jokingly, 'No, I'd prefer a soft drink.'

Wasu smiled and said, 'No problem. I have a cooler up front with regular and Diet Coke, lassi, water, and orange juice.'

Almost stuttering, I said, 'I'll take a lassi since I’ve never had one before.'

Handing me my drink, Wasu said, 'If you'd like something to read, I have Good Housekeeping magazine, Reader’s Digest, The Bible, and a Travel + Leisure magazine.'

As we were pulling away, Wasu handed me another laminated card, 'These are the stations I get and the music they play, if you'd like to listen to the radio.'
And as if that weren't enough, Wasu told me he had the heater on and asked if the temperature was comfortable for me.

Then he advised me of the best route to my destination for that time of day. He also let me know he'd be happy to chat and tell me about some of the sights or, if I preferred, to leave me with my own thoughts.

'Tell me, Wasu,' I was amazed and asked him, 'have you always served customers like this?'

Wasu smiled into the rear view mirror. 'No, not always. In fact, it's only been in the last two years. My first five years driving, I spent most of my time complaining like all the rest of the cabbies do. Then I heard about power of choice one day.'

'Power of choice is that you can be a duck or an eagle. If you get up in the morning expecting to have a bad day, you'll rarely disappoint yourself. Stop complaining! Don't be a duck. Be an eagle. Ducks quack and complain. Eagles soar above the crowd.'

'That hit me right,' said Wasu. He continued and said, 'It is about me. I was always quacking and complaining, so I decided to change my attitude and become an eagle. I looked around at the other cabs and their drivers. The cabs were dirty, the drivers were unfriendly, and the customers were unhappy. So I decided to make some changes. I put in a few at a time. When my customers responded well, I did more.'

'I take it that has paid off for you,' I said.

'It sure has,' Wasu replied. 'My first year as an eagle, I doubled my income from the previous year. This year, I'll probably quadruple it. My customers call me for appointments on my cell phone or leave a message on it.'

Wasu made a different choice. He decided to stop quacking like ducks and start soaring like eagles. I hope we all decide to soar like an eagle and not quack like a duck."

Credit: Summer Grace Vanni

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@joncoopertweets Talking

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School lunch is too costly for a growing number of families. Will a White House pledge help? https://t.co/qFUhRvFeO2

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@kylegriffin1 When did he start running the country????

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@NewYorkSNA A true Super Lunch Hero!!! We are great full to have you 😊

[healthyschools @healthyschools]

“Now, as rising prices hit families and school food programs alike, the [USDA waiver program expiration on June 30] will cause a cliff that some parents, cafeteria workers and nutrition advocates say could cause a catastrophe.” #childnutrition https://t.co/6YIhVJr9vH

[Artie Frego @afrego]

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@NewYorkSNA Congratulations !!! Looking for another 5 years with you at NYSNA

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Democrats Quietly Nix Biden’s $100B for School Modernization From Infrastructure Package https://t.co/eYXDNvjBRK

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We will do the best that we can with what we can procure. @longwoodcsd@lcsd_nutrition@

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

We can't turn back now. School meals are just as important as textbooks & transportation. Providing healthy #schoolmeals4all will ensure every child has the nutrition they need. Raise Your Hand on Wednesday August 18: take a picture & share it on social!

[USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service @USDAFoodSafety]

It’s #NationalSandwichMonth! Expecting parents, did you know Listeria can grow in the fridge? It’s important for pregnant women to reheat deli meats until steaming hot or 165°F, to protect their baby.