Friday is the last day of school for New York City public school students and it's also the deadline for families in some districts to apply for free 2-K seats.
A new Siena Poll found that 54% of state residents approve of higher city taxes on millionaires and major corporations compared to 29% who don't.
It was one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's key campaign promises: free child care for 2-year-olds in New York City. Gov. Kathy Hochul is partnering with Mamdani, pledging universal and affordable child care across the state.
While the budget will not increase income taxes, Hochul will announce a three-year extension of the 7.25% corporate tax rate on companies that earn more than $5 million.
The 2-Care program will be fully phased in over four years, starting with 2,000 children in the city's neediest neighborhoods.
The new year started with no shortage of political controversies. New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand joins Up Close to discuss.