Here and Now with Sandra Bookman: Impact of President Trump administration’s federal funding cuts to NY child care

NEW YORK (WABC) — Coming up on Here and Now, we discuss how the Trump administration’s threat to cut federal funding to New York is impacting the availability of child care in the city.

It was one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s key campaign promises: free child care for 2-year-olds in New York City. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is partnering with Mamdani, pledging universal and affordable child care across the state.

However, President Trump’s threat to block federal funding to New York put those programs in jeopardy, at least that’s the concern. Although a federal judge has blocked that move and kept federal money flowing, concerns still remain.

Joining us to discuss is Day Care Council of New York Executive Director Tara Gardner and Chief Policy Officer Gregory Brender. The two discuss what the Day Care Council of New York is doing to support working families.

Also ahead, how innovative programs in the NYC Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice are improving public safety and reducing incarceration.

Plus, world-renowned radio and television broadcaster Donnie Simpson.

Here and Now with Sandra Bookman airs Sundays at 12:00 p.m. on Channel 7, WABC-TV in New York City.

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