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Jessica Ramos: “I think we should have been a lot closer to universal…”

Featuring: Jessica Ramos, Democratic | New York State Senate, District 13

Inside City Hall: State Senator Jessica Ramos Discusses Her Mayoral Bid and Criticisms of Mayor Adams

Published September 18, 2024 | Video Starts at 01:45

I think New Yorkers deserve the effective delivery of lots of basic services. But we've also seen how a lot of parents are having trouble finding the Pre K seats, the 3K seats they need. I think we should have been a lot closer to universal childcare this far ahead. And frankly, yes, the scandals have been been a complete distraction from the mayor in order to deliver on those things. I'll talk more about, I'll ask you more about the scandals. (01:45–01:52)

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