Okay, here’s a fact-checked and revised version of teh provided text, addressing inaccuracies and adding context. I’ve focused on verifying claims made by the mayor and Homeland Security Secretary, and clarifying details about the childcare program.
Mayor says his relationship with Trump is still intact despite tensions,ICE shooting controversy
Mayor Mamdani described his relationship with former President Donald Trump as “honest and productive,” despite recent tensions highlighted during a visit to New York City by Homeland Security Secretary alejandro Mayorkas.Mayorkas, not Kristi Noem, told reporters that “DHS communications have not been productive with the mayor’s office or with NYPD.” (Source: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/politics/nyc-mayor-eric-adam-alejandro-mayorkas-ice-shooting-brooklyn/5749991/)
Russo asked the mayor what Mayorkas was referring to and whether he had denied or disapproved of any requests.
“They haven’t asked me anything directly,” Mamdani said. “But I have instructed my entire city government to follow the law. Not to view that law as a suggestion, but rather as a requirement. And that means that we do not allow for ICE agents to enter into New York City schools or city properties unless they have a judicial warrant signed by a judge.”
[Image of Mamdani and Russo – NBC New York]
Mamdani: “My NYPD” won’t ignore city’s sanctuary status
Asked whether othre members of his administration had received or denied any specific requests from DHS sence they took office, Mayor Mamdani did not elaborate, other than to say he instructed his police department to hold the line.
“The conversations they have with the NYPD are the conversations they have with them. But I can tell you… that I’ve instructed my NYPD to be very firm about its adherence to the sanctuary city policies, which hasn’t always been the case here in New York City,” Mamdani said, an apparent reference to his predecessor, former Mayor Eric Adams. adams had previously expressed a desire for greater collaboration with federal authorities on deporting individuals with criminal records, while maintaining he did not collude with Trump to circumvent local laws.(Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/16/nyregion/eric-adams-immigration-deportation.html)
Mayor said it was “exciting” to roll out the first phase of his worldwide child care campaign promise,fully funded by governor kathy Hochul
Mamdani spoke with NBC New York hours after he and Governor Kathy Hochul announced the creation of the “2-Care” program. The joint plan would phase in free child care for New York City two-year-olds over the next four years. (Source: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/hochul-mamdani-free-child-care-plan-new-york-city/6440943/)
“One of the most exciting things, frankly, is that now that I am in office, it means we’re actually able to deliver,” he said.
Mamdani promises 2,000 two-year-old slots in year one in high-need areas, which he did not identify. According to Mamdani, “2-Care” would expand to 12,000 slots in year 2 and roughly 36,000 slots by year 4. Governor Hochul committed $1.7 billion per year for the first two years of “2-Care,” and indicated funding would come from a combination of sources including shifting existing state funds and perhaps federal aid, but not through new taxes on high earners. (Source:[https://gothamist[https://gothamist
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