Source: New York Post
Mayor Eric Adams is spotlighting his child care accomplishments, in an apparent attempt to position himself as the pro-education candidate ahead of the general election by revealing a new $10 million pilot program that would expand free child care to low-income families. Hizzoner touted his commitment to continuing former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s legacy to bring free universal child care to New Yorkers with less cash to spare — as child care and education become central to the race to City Hall, “For years, the cost of living has driven many New Yorkers out of the five boroughs, but our administration has been taking action because we understand the best way to make the American Dream a reality for New Yorkers is by making our city more affordable for working-class families,” Adams said. 3 Mayor Eric Adams was joined by Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos on Thursday to tout his recent childcare accomplishments.