Mamdani has received support from Gov. Kathy Hochul in his childcare ambitions; she has put $1.2 billion towards an expansion in coverage. ( Photo: Photo: nycmayorsoffice, Flickr) Mamdani Proclaims “New Era in Childcare” Even as Preschool Enrollment Remains Flat Around 100,000 New York City students received public preschool offers this year, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on May 19,... News 22 May 2026 | 02:27