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In the News: Free child care for 2-year-olds announced by NYC Mayor Mamdani, Gov. Hochul (CBS New York)
In the News: How the Federal Reserve is fighting back as Trump threatens its independence : Here & Now Anytime (NPR)
In the News: Mamdani’s Free Child Care Plan Raises More Questions Than Answers (Commercial Observer)
In the News: Could Free Child Care Last the Full Day? Some Working Parents Hope So. (The New York Times)
In the News: Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul Extend Nearly 100,000 3-K, Pre-K Offers; Cut Average Travel Distance For 3-K Families by Six Blocks
In the News: How Did Universal Childcare Survive Attack? (Roosevelt Institute)
In the News: Libraries and Arts Programs Spared From Cuts in N.Y.C. Budget Deal (New York Times)

Read the full story in the New York Times. — Excerpt: Grace Rauh, executive director of the 5BORO Institute, a think tank created by the mayor’s allies, celebrated the restored library funding as a “big win,” but questioned why they were always used as part of political gamesmanship in the city. “They should be spending […]

Streetsblog Op-Ed: Gov. Hochul’s ‘Pause’ Betrays A Great Leader … And His Legacy of Fiscal Prudence

Read the full op-ed in Streetsblog. — Excerpt: As we grapple with the consequences of Gov. Hochul’s decision to indefinitely pause congestion pricing, I keep thinking about Dick Ravitch, the former MTA chairman, and what he would have done to meet this moment. As everyone in this room knows, Mr. Ravitch was a civic giant […]

Daily News Op-Ed: Investing in 3-K helps New York City’s economy

Read the full op-ed in Daily News. — Excerpt: Raising children in New York City can be hard and often requires heavy lifting. Try carrying a child in a stroller down the subway stairs. Add in the scarcity of housing, the inaccessibility of child care, and the rising cost of living, and it is no […]

5BORO’s Child Care Report: What They’re Saying – A Roundup of Media Coverage

Watch coverage of our report: CBS News: Over 80% of New York City families can’t afford child care, new report finds FOX 5 News: Most NYC families cannot afford childcare costs: Report PIX 11 News: Tackling the child care crisis in the US NY1 News: Report: More than 80% of NYC families cannot afford full-time […]