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Opinion: New York's kids are falling through the cracks between our agencies
9+ hour, 37+ min ago (341+ words) New York City Council Member Althea Stevens tours Community Voices Middle School on July 28, 2023. John Mc Carten/NYC Council Media Unit Tease: The Portal software platform connects people across different New York City agencies and nonprofits who serve the city's…...
Study: Universal pre-K may reduce child neglect
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (323+ words) Jessica Pac knows firsthand the transformational impact of universal pre-K. With the help of New York City's program, she completed her Ph D in social work at Columbia University while also parenting two children. "We went from spending maybe $20, 000 a…...
Report: New York fails to meet federal outcomes for child protective services
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (779+ words) Gov. Kathy Hochul presents a proclamation declaring Child Abuse Prevention Awareness and Supporting Child and Family Well-Being Month on April 18, 2025 in Syracuse. Darren Mc Gee/ Office of Governor Kathy Hochul New York City and state's child protective services failed to…...
Mamdani's first 100 days: Staffing up
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (35+ words) Who's who in Zohran Mamdani's administration? GOOD: The adults are in the room BAD: You initially forgot a Black deputy mayor UGLY: The tweets resurface NEXT STORY: Gen Z on the millennial mayor...
Opinion: Universal child care is big business for small businesses
6+ mon, 1+ hour ago (207+ words) Deborah Leiva, right, is the founder of Little Sprouts Childcare in Inwood. The New York City Department of Small Business Services helped her secure a new lease for her business. Little Sprouts Childcare Recently, New York City reached a major…...
Opinion: The next step toward Universal Child Care is free 2-Care for All
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (271+ words) New York City Council Member Crystal Hudson hosts a back-to-school giveaway party on Aug. 22, 2025. John Mc Carten/NYC Council Media Unit As parents of a 2-year-old, my wife and I know firsthand the challenges with finding and paying for child…...
Opinion: The path to universal child care for New Yorkers' youngest can start here
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (543+ words) New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams holds a press conference on March 2, 2023. Emil Cohen/NYC Council Media Unit By Adrienne Adams and Kellan Calder Talk to any parent in New York City, and you'll hear the same thing: it…...