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NYC Mayor Proposes Universal Free Child Care Expansion

1/24/2026

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Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, proposed expanding free child care, including free care for 2-year-olds and universal access for 3-year-olds.
Governor Kathy Hochul backed the plan with nearly $1 billion from existing revenue for the first two years.
Mamdani shifted from taxing high earners to funding the program with immediate money, reflecting a balancing act between progressive goals and practical governance.

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Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, proposed expanding free child care, including free care for 2-year-olds and universal access for 3-year-olds.
Governor Kathy Hochul backed the plan with nearly $1 billion from existing revenue for the first two years.
Mamdani shifted from taxing high earners to funding the program with immediate money, reflecting a balancing act between progressive goals and practical governance.