Zohran Mamdani: “$2.90 is out of reach for one in five New Yorkers now [for…”

“Public transit, even just in the name, it's clear that the intention is that everyone can use it. And yet what we find is that $2.90 is out of reach for one in five New Yorkers now [for public transit]. And finally, childcare is $22,500 a year. And no matter how much money you're earning, that is a significant hit to your ability to actually raise a child in this city.” (04:17–04:24)

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