13+ hour, 9+ min ago  (177+ words) A local documentary is putting a spotlight on the growing strain facing childcare providers " and the broader system families depend on. On a recent episode of Connections with Evan Dawson, guests discuss "Make a Circle," a film that follows educators…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (586+ words) New York is taking another major step toward universal child care, with a new pilot program and billions in long-term investments aimed at lowering costs for families statewide. Governor Kathy Hochul announced a child care expansion pilot that will partner…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (462+ words) Universal childcare in New York took center stage this week as Governor Kathy Hochul detailed her proposal during a visit to a childcare center in Queens. The plan, part of her 2026 State of the State agenda, aims to make childcare…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (587+ words) Raising kids in New York has long meant juggling work, waitlists, and sky-high child care bills. State leaders now say that system isn't sustainable " for families, workers, or the economy " and they're betting billions to change it. Governor Kathy Hochul…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (341+ words) New York State is rolling out a major new investment aimed at tackling one of the most persistent challenges facing working families: a shortage of affordable, high-quality child care. The state's new Child Care Capital Construction Funding Program will provide…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (209+ words) With new momentum from Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's win, child care advocates unveiled a phased plan to bring universal child care to New York, Spectrum News reports. The Empire State Campaign for Child Care proposes wage boosts for workers and two…...