Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York said she had concerns about Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s plan to make New York City buses free. She supports his proposal for universal child care. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Child Care”
Mamdani Wants to Tax the Rich. Can He Persuade State Leaders?
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2025
After an impressive victory, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani now must find funds for his programs. His push for higher taxes puts Gov. Kathy Hochul, who faces a re-election fight, in a tough spot. Source: New York Times
With Child Care Centers in Crisis, New York Pledges to Speed Payments
By Gotham Rex on November 3, 2022
Child care providers and parents have grown frustrated over millions of dollars in delayed payments, and one major center is closing. Source: New York Times
Report on Bristol Attack Describes Heroism of Officer Who Survived
By Gotham Rex on October 17, 2022
Officer Alec Iurato was shot in the leg, but he still managed to fire the shot that killed Nicholas Brutcher, the gunman who killed two officers, the authorities said. Source: New York Times
Why New York’s Day Care Centers Are Going Broke
By Gotham Rex on October 14, 2022
One Montessori school leader has spent $200,000 of her own money to keep underserved children enrolled in her program. Source: New York Times
The Influential Group Helping Eric Adams Identify a Vision for New York
By Gotham Rex on October 4, 2022
Created by the mayor’s allies, the 5Boro Institute seeks to counter concerns that the administration lacks a robust agenda to address the city’s problems. Source: New York Times
New York Toughens Bail Law in $220 Billion Budget Agreement
By Gotham Rex on April 7, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s first budget also includes billions in child care funding, a green light for three casinos and a return of to-go drinks. Source: New York Times
New York Is About to Blow Its Budget Deadline. Here’s Why.
By Gotham Rex on March 31, 2022
Contentious social issues, such as revising the state’s bail law, have delayed passage of what is expected to be largest budget in the state’s history. Source: New York Times
Why Child Care Is a Priority in Albany Right Now
By Gotham Rex on March 21, 2022
The governor and the Legislature both want to spend more and expand access to subsidies for New York families. Source: New York Times
Child Care: New York’s Next Big-Ticket Budget Priority
By Gotham Rex on March 21, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature have plans to significantly increase spending on child care and to make more families eligible for subsidies. Source: New York Times
Valerie Cirillo-Bunch, a Child-Care Sage, Dies at 41
By Gotham Rex on April 28, 2021
She worked with preschoolers, infants and their parents, “the mom that other moms looked up to.” She died of Covid-19. Source: New York Times
Why Child Care Staff Had to Show Up While Teachers Worked Remotely
By Gotham Rex on March 19, 2021
The pandemic has spotlighted disparities in working conditions between child care workers and teachers. Source: New York Times
Big New Obstacle for Economic Recovery: Child Care Crisis
By Gotham Rex on July 10, 2020
The decision to only reopen New York City’s public schools part time in September illustrates the looming threat to businesses. Source: New York Times