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Mayor Mamdani Launches Universal Child Care Initiative in NYC

3/31/2026

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani advances his universal child care plan, launching a fall program to expand care for younger children and introduce 2-K.
The initiative aims to make 2-K and 3-K free and universal by the end of Mamdani's term.
A pilot will provide free on-site child care for municipal workers at the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building, marking a historic first for the city.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani advances his universal child care plan, launching a fall program to expand care for younger children and introduce 2-K.
The initiative aims to make 2-K and 3-K free and universal by the end of Mamdani's term.
A pilot will provide free on-site child care for municipal workers at the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building, marking a historic first for the city.