At first glance, Governor Kathy Hochul’s childcare proposal sounds amazing — free childcare for kids under five in New York. The headlines make it look like a game-changer for families statewide.
But here’s the reality: if you live outside New York City, the plan barely helps.
Right now, all the attention, funding, and “free” slots are going to NYC families, starting with the 2-Care program for two-year-olds…