The Child Care Crisis Is Motivating These New York City Voters
Briefly

Rebecca Bailin, a community organizer, is mobilizing parents in Brooklyn against cuts to prekindergarten funding, fearing an exodus of families from New York City. Her group, New Yorkers United for Childcare, has attracted over 6,000 supporters advocating for universal child care, emphasizing its importance in determining long-term residency in the city. With a mayoral election approaching, the increasing visibility of the child care voter suggests that politicians will need to address these concerns. Bailin, expecting her first child, sees affordable child care as essential for families opting to remain in New York.
By organizing parents in Brooklyn, Rebecca Bailin's group is pushing for universal child care in New York City, highlighting its critical role in family stability.
Bailin's initiative aims to counteract the high cost of child care, a pressing issue for families considering their long-term residency in New York.
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