NYC and New York State Launch Universal Child Care Initiative
March 4 – March 8, 2026
Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul have partnered to launch a universal child care program, starting with 2,000 free spots for two-year-olds. This initiative aims to scale rapidly, reaching 12,000 spots next year as part of a four-year plan funded by state tax revenue.
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