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Jamestown Community College to Receive Funding to Expand Child Care Access

October 20, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College is set to receive state funding to expand child care access. Governor Kathy Hochul announced $10.8 million to address child care deserts across SUNY campuses. This is the second phase of a broader initiative to ensure … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Care, Jamestown Community College, Kathy Hochul, State University of New York, SUNY

Rep. Sempolinski Discusses Education, Child Care at Chamber Event

September 26, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Joe Sempolinski answered questions about education, child care, workforce development and more at the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Congressional breakfast Friday morning. Sempolinski, addressing a crowd of about 50 people, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Child Care, Early Childhood Elementary and Secondary Education subcommittee, Education and Labor Committee, Joe Sempolinski

Nearly 400,000 Children in NYS Newly Eligible for Child Care Assistance

August 31, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Nearly 400,000 children in New York State are newly eligible for child care assistance. Governor Kathy Hochul and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand launched a statewide campaign Tuesday to ensure eligible families access expanded child care … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Care, child care assistance, Child Care Provider Stabilization grant, Kathy Hochul, Kirsten Gillibrand

Governor Hochul Highlights $125 Million Investment in Early Childhood Education, Childcare

June 20, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul is highlighting a $125 million investment in early childhood education as part of the 2023 state budget. The enacted budget uses the investment to expand access to full-day pre-K for four-year-old children, creating … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Care, early childhood education, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, New York State Education Department

Governor Hochul Announces $2 Billion in Child Care Assistance

May 24, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the largest investment in child care subsidies in New York State history will be distributed. New York State will distribute $2 billion to increase the number of families receiving child care financial … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Care, Kathy Hochul, New York State Child Care Block Grant

SUNY Fredonia to Receive Funding for Child Care Center

March 15, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SUNY Fredonia is among other SUNY campuses receiving funding for a child care center. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the initiative, which includes the distribution of $4.5 million in federal and state funding. The monies will support current … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Care, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, SUNY Fredonia

Gillibrand to Highlight Legislation to Make Child Care More Affordable for New Yorkers

January 12, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - A recent report has New York State ranked last in the country when it comes to the cost of child care, and that hasn’t gone unnoticed by elected officials in Washington. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand had planned to make several stops in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Care, Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Senate

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