The New York Times

Mamdani Says He Would Phase Out N.Y.C. Gifted Program for Early Grades

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic front-runner in the mayor’s race, plans if elected to replace the selective program, which became a symbol of segregation in public schools. By Emma G. Fitzsimmons and ...
New York Post

NY taxpayers will fork over more than $36K per child under Mamdani’s free 2-K pilot program

Taxpayers will shell out more than $36,000 per tot for Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s free 2-K pilot program – roughly $13,000 more than the average cost of private child care, city officials acknowledged ...
The New York Times

Mamdani’s Child Care Plan Is Audacious. Here’s How It Could Work.

Ms. Booth is a senior policy correspondent for Vox. No major American city has ever built a universal child care system. That means that nearly three-quarters of American parents who are looking for a ...
Reason

Mamdani's $6 Billion Child Care Expansion Would Be a Handout to Wealthy New Yorkers

In the February/March 2026 issue of Reason, we explore Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's policy goals and what they mean for New York City. Click here to read the other entries. "While families with young ...