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First 2-K class: Hochul and Mamdani extend offers to 2,000+ children as applications hit 5,700+
At Bedrock Preschool in the Bronx on Aug 4, Hochul and Mamdani announced that 2,000+ children received offers for NYC's first free 2-K class, with 5,700+ applications submitted — nearly 3 applicants per seat. The state-city pilot covers five school districts, with a planned expansion to ~12,000 children next year and all five boroughs. Milestone on Hochul's universal pre-K/child care promise; demand far exceeding supply underscores how much scale-up remains.
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Source: Governor's Office / NY1 · Aug 5, 2026 · Credibility Tier 1 · Permalink https://reviewhochul.com/news/first-2k-offers-aug-2026
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