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Op-ed | New York’s afterschool crisis: Restore the programs families rely on

Mar. 27, 2025 By Czarinna Andres March 27, 2025 By Christopher Hanway Every day from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., thousands of working parents across New York City face the same urgent question: who will watch my child before I get home? For years, the answer was simple: a trusted afterschool program where children…

Gov. Hochul announces $350 million in financial assistance for low-income families

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Aug. 1, 2024 By Anthony Medina Thousands of low-income families across the state will soon be receiving as much as $350 per child as part of the Empire State Child Credit Program, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. The governor announced Tuesday that a total of $350 million in supplemental payments will be distributed to…