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section: cityhall
first_reported: 2026-11-12 03:00 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 03:00 EST
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# Mamdani's universal child care plan relies on low-paid workers

The mayor's universal child care plan relies on tens of thousands of low-paid workers. He pledged to raise their pay, which requires more state funding.

Section: [City Hall](/new-york/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Zohran Mamdani](/new-york/wiki/zohran-mamdani.md)

## Coverage

- [The New York Times – N.Y./Region](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/12/nyregion/mamdani-universal-child-care-workers.html), 2026-11-12 03:00 EST: The Workers on the Front Lines of Mamdani’s Free Child Care Plan

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