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Zohran Mamdani: “I know more than 50,000 families have [applied for 3K and…”

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Opens New City-Run Early Childcare Center

Published February 19, 2026 | Video Starts at 02:40

You can go online to my schools NYC. You can call 718-935-2009 and if you've already applied as I know more than 50,000 families have [applied for 3K and pre-K] across our city. and you look at the news of this center and you're excited, know that you can go back to your application and edit it to include this center within your preferences. (02:40–02:44)

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Asserts that over 50,000 families have applied for 3K and pre-K citywide.

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