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Hochul Backs Mamdani's Ambitious Childcare Plan Amid Funding Concerns

10/15/2025

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul supported Zohran Mamdani, the mayoral frontrunner, and his universal childcare plan, calling him eminently reasonable and willing to collaborate without raising taxes.
Mamdani's proposals include free buses, rent freezes, and universal childcare costing $5 to $6 billion.
He acknowledged the funding challenge amid fiscal constraints.
Hochul emphasized childcare needs for working parents but did not clarify funding sources.

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Story summary

New York Governor Kathy Hochul supported Zohran Mamdani, the mayoral frontrunner, and his universal childcare plan, calling him eminently reasonable and willing to collaborate without raising taxes.
Mamdani's proposals include free buses, rent freezes, and universal childcare costing $5 to $6 billion.
He acknowledged the funding challenge amid fiscal constraints.
Hochul emphasized childcare needs for working parents but did not clarify funding sources.