Coney Island pol intros bill to combat food waste while supporting small businesses

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One southern Brooklyn pol is hoping to combat food insecurity across the five boroughs, while also taking a load off the city’s small businesses.

Legislation introduced this month by Coney Island Councilmember Mark Treyger would create an incentive program for eateries to donate their excess food to nonprofits and, in turn, catch a break from certain city agencies.