MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor defends Staten Island exclusion from initial free 2K program
Wednesday, March 4, marked the 63rd day of Zohran Mamdani’s term as mayor. amNewYork is following Mamdani around his first 100 days in office. We are closely tracking his progress on fulfilling campaign promises, appointing key leaders to government posts, and managing the city’s finances. Here’s a summary of what the mayor did today.
State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton also expressed concern, emphasizing the critical role of programs like universal 2-K for parents and children navigating the costly, often inaccessible world of early education. She called the exclusion “a disservice to every child and every hardworking parent” in Staten Island and urged city officials to reconsider and adjust the rollout plan.