New Yorkers United for Child Care
ny4childcare.bsky.social
New Yorkers United for Child Care
@ny4childcare.bsky.social
We are New Yorkers -- parents and would-be parents -- building the power to win free child care for all.

Get involved: united4childcare.org
💸 Families are drowning in child care costs—and NYC has had enough.

Universal, free child care isn’t just a talking point—it’s a demand.

📢 Join the fight. Get Organized for city families can afford
May 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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📺 Meanwhile in Brooklyn, Borough President Antonio Reynoso just dropped a six-figure TV + digital ad.

His message? Save our child care centers.

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May 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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👀 Even Andrew Cuomo—who once opposed universal pre-K and 3-K—is now campaigning for mayor on a promise to expand it.
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May 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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🚨 NEW from @madinatoure.bsky.social @politico.com : Mayoral candidates are competing to be the “child care candidate.”

From pledges to expand 3K/Pre-K to all kids under 5 to backing extended hours, they’re all feeling the pressure from parents—and voters.

www.politico.com/news/2025/05...
Democratic mayoral candidates make pitch to voters on child care
The issue has taken center stage in the mayor’s race amid soaring costs.
www.politico.com
May 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
But, the deal provides no funding to address worker pay, (~ $33K/year).

The budget falls far short of
@GovKathyHochul
's commitment to put NY on a pathway to universal child care.

We can do better.

It's time for Universal Public Child Care
united4childcare.org/upcny
April 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Hochul’s investments in child care vouchers are welcome and will help families who are on the verge of losing their benefits. We'll be watching closely to ensure Mayor Adams does the same.
April 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Parents, Council Members, small biz, and voters across party lines are rallying behind #2Care.

Why?

Because child care for 2-year-olds costs $23,400/year.
It’s time to invest in families—and our city’s future.

Get involved: united4childcare.org/2-care-petit...
April 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Child care is not a fringe issue.
It’s a mainstream priority—and a political force.
🗳️ 78% of NY voters support 2-Care
🗳️ Voters in the Bronx: 84% support
🗳️ Voters under 45: 83% support
Let’s win universal child care for all. #2Care
April 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
If the mayor won’t pay for it—he should take care of our kids at 2:30.

So bring your child to City Hall and stand up for full-day Universal 3-K and Pre-K!

RSVP www.united4childcare.org/events/bring...
Bring Your Kid to City Hall Day — New Yorkers United for Child Care
Join us for a rally at City Hall Park to save the full day 3-K and Pre-K pilot. In his preliminary budget, Mayor Adams has cut funding for a pilot program providing free full day and full year seats...
www.united4childcare.org
April 23, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Join thousands of NY parents building the power to win truly universal child care in New York. The momentum is on our side:
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April 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
NYUC leader, Tracy McNeil: “Child care isn’t a family issue, it’s an economic issue.”

“We can’t rely on elected officials to actually recognize what New Yorkers need,” she said. “We have to demand what we need.”
April 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM