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MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: ‘2-Care’ program agreement with mayor and governor to provide universal childcare for NYC tots

By Adam Daly Posted on January 8, 2026

Thursday, Jan. 8, marks the eighth day of Zohran Mamdani’s term as mayor. amNewYork is following Mamdani around his first 100 days in office as we closely track his progress on fulfilling campaign promises, appointing key leaders to government posts, and managing the city’s finances. Here’s a summary of what the mayor did today.

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday threw the weight of the state behind Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s signature campaign promise, announcing a partnership that will launch free child care for two-year-olds in New York City this fall and accelerate his broader push toward universal child care.

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MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: ‘2-Care’ program agreement with mayor and governor to provide universal childcare for NYC tots

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