Summary
Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a plan to provide free child care for 2-year-olds in New York City. This initiative aims to help families with high living costs and fulfill the Mayor's election promises. The program is planned to start this fall, covering 2,000 children, with expansion over time.
Key Facts
- New York City plans to offer free child care for 2-year-olds.
- Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced this plan.
- The program will start in high-need areas and gradually expand citywide.
- It is part of Mayor Mamdani's campaign promises to support working-class residents.
- The first year aims to cover around 2,000 children.
- Governor Hochul also plans to expand access to universal pre-K across New York by 2028-2029.
- The state will invest $1.7 billion in these child care programs.
- The initiative includes working with home-based care providers to implement the plan.
