This story was originally published by Chalkbeat on Nov 16, 6:51 p.m. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Mayor Eric Adams is not planning to expand New York City’s free prekindergarten program for 3-year-olds next year, as city agencies are facing calls to cut back on spending, education department officials confirmed Wednesday. City officials
Delayed payments of over millions of dollars are due for child care providers in New York City, causing providers and parents stress. The situation, already deemed an emergency, caused at least one network of providers to shut down.
Mayor Eric Adams is reassessing how New York City’s so-called 3-K for All program, a top priority of his predecessor, fits into his administration’s strategy.