"Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday threw the weight of the state behind Mayor Zohran Mamdani's signature campaign promise, announcing a partnership that will launch free child care for two-year-olds in New York City this fall and accelerate his broader push toward universal child care. Under the plan, the state will fully fund the first two years of the new 2-Care program, which is expected to serve about 2,000 children in its first year and expand annually, Hochul and Mamdani said at a press briefing at a YMCA in Flatbush, Brooklyn."
"The initiative builds on New York City's existing universal prekindergarten and 3K programs and marks the first time the city has committed to free child care for children younger than three. City officials said the initial rollout would prioritize high-need neighborhoods, with details to be finalized in consultation with families and child care providers. "This is going to be the difference for so many families in whether or not they can stay in the city or are forced to leave," Mamdani said, calling the announcement a turning point for working parents."
Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a state-city partnership to launch free child care for two-year-olds in New York City this fall. The state will fully fund the first two years of the new 2-Care program, expected to serve about 2,000 children in its first year and expand annually. The initiative builds on existing universal prekindergarten and 3K programs and represents the city's first commitment to free care for children younger than three. Initial rollout will prioritize high-need neighborhoods, with details to be finalized through consultation with families and child care providers. The agenda also includes expanded subsidies, a $100 million investment in 3K, and a pledge for universal pre-K statewide by the 2028-29 school year.
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