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Flatbush Scoop · Aug 31, 2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced a major overhaul aimed at ending payment delays to child care providers, including a $43 million investment, faster contract approvals and interest-free bridge loans processed within five business days. The city says the effort is intended to ensure providers can open on time for the first day of school and prevent future payment backlogs.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced a major overhaul aimed at ending payment delays to child care providers, including a $43 million investment, faster contract approvals and interest-free bridge loans processed within five business days. The city says the effort is intended to ensure providers can open on time for the first day of school and prevent future payment backlogs.

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