Cardi B Partners With NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to Launch Jingle Contest for Free Childcare Program
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Key Points:
- Cardi B and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani have launched a citywide contest to create a jingle promoting the new 2-K program, which offers free childcare for 2-year-olds in New York City.
- The contest invites New Yorkers to submit 15- and 30-second original tunes by April 17, with Cardi B helping to select finalists and the public voting for the winner.
- The 2-K program, starting this fall, will provide 2,000 free childcare seats across four NYC districts, with enrollment opening June 2 and closing June 26.
- Cardi B supports the initiative due to her own experiences as a mother and believes free childcare is crucial for helping women advance.
- Mayor Mamdani emphasizes that the program allows families to stay in the city without sacrificing affordable care, highlighting its inclusivity regardless of financial or immigration status.
