Zellnor Myrie: “The average cost of childcare in this city is close to…”

“My wife and I, who also was born and raised in central Brooklyn, we can barely afford a home in this district. When we think about trying to expand our families, The average cost of childcare in this city is close to $25,000. When we think about our subway system, when we think about our streets, these are things that require livability and a relentless focus on making the city more affordable and having a true handle on the nuts and bolts of government.” (35:53–35:58)

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