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fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor, Speaker Menin unite to open long-delayed child care center as property tax dispute loom | amNewYork

The Feb. 19 announcement marked the official opening of the District 2 Pre-K and 3-K Center at 403 East 65th St., a former parking garage completed in July 2025 that had sat unused for months under the prior administration. The center will open this fall, according to the mayor, adding more than 130 seats and becoming the first standalone, city-run early childhood education facility in the 10065 ZIP code.
New York City
US politics
fromTruthout
6 months ago

Head Start Advocates Warn Program Could Be Fundamentally Altered Under Trump

Head Start's mission to serve the poorest children faces unprecedented upheaval under the Trump administration, threatening centers and breaking trust with program directors.
NYC parents
fromAustin Monitor
8 months ago

This session saw legislative wins for child care providers and working parents - Austin Monitor

Texas legislature made child care access easier for families, addressing long waitlists and costs.
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