Zohran Mamdani: “Childcare is $22,500 a year [in New York City].”

“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. And finally, Childcare is $22,500 a year [in New York City]. 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.” (04:23–04:28)

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