Summary
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has encouraged families to apply for the city’s free child care program as the deadline approaches. The program is part of New York City’s commitment to supporting its diverse population, particularly immigrants. This announcement comes amid federal immigration enforcement activities in major cities, including actions affecting children.
Key Facts
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani is promoting New York City's free child care program.
- The child care application deadline is February 27.
- This initiative aims to provide universal child care for 3- and 4-year-olds.
- Families with 3- or 4-year-olds can apply for the program through myschools.nyc.
- The initiative is supported by Democratic New York Governor Kathy Hochul and expands to include 2-year-olds.
- The promotion of this program occurs as immigration enforcement actions are taking place in major cities, including a recent case involving a 5-year-old in a Minneapolis suburb.
- New York City has policies in place as a sanctuary city, offering certain protections to immigrants.
