Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $60 million pilot program to expand child care access in Dutchess, Monroe, and Broome counties, New York, aiming to create 1,000 new spots for young children.

NY Attorney General Letitia James and other attorneys general sue Trump administration over the "illegal withholding" of over $10 billion for low-income support.

Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani have unveiled a plan to provide free childcare for two-year-olds in New York City, aiming for universal childcare under five in the state.

NYC's Duck Library initiative, a community project where people take or leave plastic ducks, has become a local craze, led by JJ Cerillo who distributes ducks and manages the project.

NYC Mayor Mamdani and Gov. Hochul announce a plan for free childcare for two-year-olds, building on existing programs without tax hikes, as reported by the New York Post.

New York has passed a law requiring social media platforms to display warning labels about potential mental health risks, such as anxiety and depression, to protect users from excessive use.

An 8-year-old boy, Tayvion, was rescued by Suffolk County Police after falling through ice on a pond in East Patchogue on Christmas Day and later reunited with the officers.

NYC educators struggle with AI-assisted student cheating and await clear policies, while the City Council advances bills to assess AI's impact on workers.

Harlem Hospital celebrated New York City's first baby of 2026, a girl born to the Niang family, while NYU Langone welcomed a boy named Liam shortly after.

NYC launches "Birth-to-2 Child Care Initiative," offering free child care at 16 sites for families in select communities, as part of a $167-million investment in early education.

Governor Hochul announces a $20 million investment in New York youth programs to counter violence and economic instability, administered by the Division of Criminal Justice Services.

Governor Kathy Hochul launches a $100 million initiative to boost child care facilities in New York, aiming to create up to 10,000 new slots for children.

A Long Island student, Francesco Allocca, was saved from cardiac arrest by coaches and a custodian during basketball tryouts, with the timely use of CPR and an AED.