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Mayor’s Universal Childcare Push | New York City News
The mayor just unveiled a bold universal childcare plan—2,000 spots launched with over 5,700 applications, aiming to scale to 12,000 by next year and offer every qualifying family a spot before his term ends. But costs are hotter than expected: while the city projects $6 billion, a new report puts it at $8.7–$9.3 billion, spotlighting the need to pay childcare workers fairly—a key reason for shortages. With state funding still limited, the push is on to build and run these programs fast, proving government can tackle essential needs head-on. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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