Hochul, Mamdani Announce Free Child Care Expansion for New York

New York State will fund Mamdani’s plan for free child care for 2-year-olds in New York City and increase seats in the program for children aged 3 and up.
Hochul, Mamdani Announce Free Child Care Expansion for New York
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (R) and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attend a news conference at the headquarters of the NYPD in New York City on Jan. 6, 2026. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul was joined by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Jan. 8 to announce plans for expanding free and affordable child care in the state.

“Whether you live in Flatbush or upstate in the Finger Lakes, this is something every family can agree on: The cost of child care is too damn high!” said Hochul at the announcement Jan. 8 at the YMCA in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York.