The document summarizes the work of the Manhattan Borough President's office to address food policy and local government. It began with a community initiative in East Harlem called Go Green East Harlem. This grew into two major conferences that brought together over 1,800 people total to discuss creating a sustainable food system for New York City. The conferences resulted in reports and a food charter. Challenges included bridging urban-rural divides and implementing recommendations with limited resources. Accomplishments included increasing access to healthy food, passing urban agriculture laws, and drawing attention to subsidies for unhealthy food.