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- New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is advancing a universal child care plan with Governor Kathy Hochul to expand services for 2- and 3-year-olds.
- The plan addresses a 79% rise in child care costs since 2019, pushing families out of the city.
- A Siena University poll shows strong public support for universal care, with many backing taxes on high earners to fund it.
- Pre-K teachers are rallying for higher wages.
