"It is as consequential a policy victory as our movement has seen in quite some time. A burden of more than $22,500 lifted, the difference between whether or not a family can stay in the city they love with the children they want to raise. It was made possible by the nearly 100,000 volunteers who talked to millions of New Yorkers at their doors."
"Together, we have defended our party, our democracy, and the ability of working New Yorkers to raise a family in the city they love. And together, we have forged a new era in the relationship between Albany and City Hall after too many years defined by pettiness instead of productivity. At a moment of crisis, we chose a different path. We respected one another's perspectives and committed to the idea that government should, and must, work - even when it's hard."
An administration secured a universal childcare expansion that removes over $22,500 in costs per family, aided by more than $1 billion in state funding. Nearly 100,000 volunteers engaged millions of residents to make the effort possible. City and state cooperation enabled rapid delivery just eight days into the administration. The leadership prioritized protection from ICE, defense of the party and democracy, and support for working families. Persistent disagreements exist over taxing the wealthiest, with a belief that the wealthiest can pay more. The politics of big promises without progress has worsened affordability for childcare, housing, and transit.
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