NYC Mayor Mamdani, alongside DOE Chancellor Kamar Samuels and NYS Governor Kathy Hochul, announced over 2,000 children received offers for the inaugural 2-K public school class, out of an application pool of 5,700 Aug. 4. ( Credit: NYC Mayor) Early Childhood Education Chief Steps Down While 2-K DOE Program Enrolls Over 2,000 NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYS Governor Kathy Hochul admitted over 2,000 children out of more than 5,700 applicants for... News 04 Aug 2026 | 03:43