POLITICSAug 2 · 14:14 UTCTHE CITY NYCAlex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat

NYC Deputy Chancellor Departs as Mamdani Looks To Expand Childcare for 2-Year-Olds

Simone Hawkins, deputy chancellor overseeing New York City's free childcare program for 2-year-olds, is leaving her role in September. The program, set to launch this fall with 2,000 seats, faces operational challenges. Officials and advocates praised her contributions to early childhood education but expressed concern over her departure.

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