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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anthony Izaguirre

Hochul and Mamdani to unveil free child care plan in New York City

Mamdani New York - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

New York City parents may soon have access to free child care for their 2-year-olds, under a plan set to be unveiled Thursday by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

The two Democrats are expected to detail the program at a news conference Thursday morning, along with a pledge from Hochul to pursue a wider, statewide free child care initiative.

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