9 Yogurt for 'Yorkers.

• Position: STATELINE - Brief article

Further evidence for those who argue New York City is the nation's cultural capital: Lawmakers have designated yogurt the official state snack food. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michael Ranzenhofer (R), states that yogurt is "a good source of protein, calcium, vitamin B-2, B-12, potassium and magnesium ... Yogurt is also an important economic driver across our state; New York is now the No. 1 processor of yogurt in the country." Late-night talk show hosts poked fun at the measure, but lawmakers ignored...