Governor Hochul Announces Child Care Expansion Pilot Partnerships to Advance Universal Child Care by Governor Kathy Hochul

January 14, 2026 - Poughkeepsie, NY - As part of her $4.5 billion investment to deliver statewide universal child care, Governor Hochul announced the State will partner with Dutchess County, Monroe County and Broome County in a new State pilot program to help counties offer additional child care options in their communities.