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Mayor Mamdani Holds Press Conference to Make a Child Care Announcement
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Paging Dr. Cliwa
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“Paging Dr. Sliwa” is a comedic sketch presented at the annual charity event Inner Circle Show in New York City. In the video, Zohran Mamdani appears in a lighthearted scene where he consults Curtis Sliwa, who is portrayed as a doctor, ahead of moving into the mayoral residence.
The sketch is structured as a humorous dialogue with elements of self-parody and references to local New York City life. It reflects the event’s long-standing tradition of blending politics and media through satire and entertainment.
Good. How are you doing, doctor?
Ah, it’s not how I’m doing — it’s how you’re doing, young man. My name is Dr. Curtis Sliwa.Dr. Sliwa, you said?
Yeah, Dr. Sliwa. I’m looking at your name here on the chart. I don’t even want to try to pronounce it. Hey, is it okay if I just call you “Z-Man”?Yeah, that’s fine. You look very familiar, though.
Were you ever riding the trains in the wee hours of the morning from, like, 1980 to 1991?I wasn’t — how do you say this, Dr. Cleveland? — alive.
Okay, young buck. So you’re here for a cat allergy shot, huh?Yes, sir. My wife and I are adopting a cat.
It never stops with one or two. Oh no, it doesn’t. How many shots have you gotten up to now?This is actually going to be my third shot.
Oh, your third? Mm-hmm. You know, I got five shots in the back of a cab.Back of a cab?
Well, it’s before your time. Dr. Gambino and Dr. Scotty — they did things a lot differently back in the day.What day was that exactly?
Oh, you ever see Love Story?Anyway, I don’t know if the nurse told you — I’m sort of going through a midlife crisis, you know, changing careers. It’s been a little traumatic.
What were you doing before?Oh, you know, hosting radio shows, protecting parades’ right to exist, and most importantly, helping to destroy sinister old political dynasties.
Oh, by the way, it isn’t all about me — what do you do?Oh, I’m a content creator, but I do a little governing on the side.
Anyway, first day — you’re going to do great, Dr. Sliwa.Don’t be glazing me, Z-Man. Okay.
But hey, I’m a little nervous, I’ve got to be honest with you. Whenever I get nervous, I treat myself to a new beret.This one is a new color that the shop just got in — red.
Oh, looks good on you, Dr. Sliwa.Anyway, there’s something I have to get to. Do you mind if we get the show on the road?
No worries — I’ve got a train to go out and patrol. You mind if I put on something that helped get me through cat med allergy school?Not at all.
Now I know you — you’re that guy who couldn’t bench press 30 lb.
31 lb… meow![screaming]
I’ll be a daydream, I’ll wear your favorite things…
We could be beautiful.Inner Circle is an annual charity gala organized by the NYC press corps.
Every year, the Mayor’s office and staff are asked to be a part of it, making videos and sketches spoofing themselves. This played last weekend at the event – we thought you might like to see it for yourself.Source: NYC Mayor’s Office
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Mayor Mamdani Holds Press Conference to Make an Infrastructure Improvement Announcement
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani Holds Press Conference to Make a Child Care Announcement (Video)
Today, New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner Yume Kitasei announced that the City’s first free, on-site child care pilot program for City workers will open applications on April 30, 2026.
Under Mayor Mamdani, the program has been expanded to include all City workers based at the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building at 1 Centre Street in addition to all DCAS employees regardless of work location. The Municipal Building, one of the largest government office buildings in the world, houses more than 2,000 employees across a dozen municipal agencies.
The program will operate on the ground floor of the building’s North Tower and provide year-round care Mondays through Fridays from 8 AM to 6 PM. The $10 million renovation is underway to construct a 4,000-square-foot child care facility, with completion expected this fall.
The brand-new center will serve approximately 40 children ages 6 weeks to 3 years and offer an evidence-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum designed to support early learning, socialization and growth.
By expanding access to free, on-site child care, the City is putting upwards of $20,000 a year back in the pockets of working families. The program is also expected to improve the retention of top talent, boost productivity and strengthen job satisfaction among working parents.
“Change begins at home. As we deliver universal child care to New Yorkers, that work must include the public servants who keep this city running,” said Mayor Mamdani. “We are bringing year-round, no-cost child care right here to Lower Manhattan — not just saving families money, but giving them back hours of their time. No parent should have to spend hours commuting just to ensure their child is safe and cared for.”
“As Mayor Mamdani has made clear, every family in New York City has a right to childcare, and that includes the families of the public workers who serve this city every day,” said Deputy Mayor for Operations Julia Kerson. “This program will provide free, full-day, on-site care, helping children get a strong start while easing the burden on working parents.”
“At DCAS, we are focused on transforming our workplace for the future, namely, how can we make life more affordable, ease burdens and foster a more supportive workplace for our staff,” said DCAS Commissioner Yume Kitasei. “We see this project as an answer to these questions — that by meeting workers where they are and providing on-site, free childcare, you will have City workers who are less stressed, healthier and better able to serve New Yorkers. We hope this will be transformative for the people that work here at 1 Centre Street, and we can’t wait to open this center in the fall.”
Applications will open on April 30, 2026. To be eligible, employees must:
- Be a full-time DCAS employee regardless of work location or a full-time City employee who is assigned to 1 Centre Street.
- Be a parent or legal guardian of a child between the ages of 6 weeks (as of Sept. 1, 2026) and 3 years old (as of Dec. 31, 2026).
Families may submit one application per child. Full eligibility details will be available on the DCAS website when applications open.
Selected participants will be notified in June. Families not selected will be placed on a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available.
Design and construction of the facility are being managed in house by DCAS, with a target opening date this fall. The program will be operated by a contracted child care provider, to be announced later this spring.
“Under the leadership of Mayor Mamdani, Deputy Mayor Kerson and DCAS Commissioner Kitasei, New York City is taking a meaningful step to support the public servants who keep our city running,” said Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal. “Every day, thousands of City employees come into the Municipal Building balancing the demands of work and raising a family, and I know members of my own team are among those who could benefit from this pilot. By providing free, high-quality child care right where they work, this program will ease financial strain, reduce stress and give parents more time with their children. I’m grateful to the Mayor and his team for recognizing that supporting working families is essential to building a stronger, more effective City workforce.”
“This new on-site child care center at the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building is a smart investment in our workforce and in the families who serve New Yorkers every day,” said Department of Finance Commissioner Richard Lee. “By expanding this pilot to serve all City employees working in the building and making it free of charge, we are putting real money back into the pockets of working parents. Just as important, we are creating a supportive, high-quality early learning environment steps from the workplace. This initiative will reinforce our commitment to making City service a place where talented public servants can build both their careers and their families.”
“When we talk about supporting the workforce, we have to mean the whole person and the whole family. Reliable child care can be the difference between constant stress and real stability,” said Department of Veterans’ Services Commissioner Yesenia Mata. “This pilot removes a major hurdle for working veteran families who serve this city and shows what is possible when government recognizes child care as essential support.”
Our members, who have residency requirements, often face a tough choice in going to work every day and finding quality, affordable child care,” said Henry Garrido, Executive Director of District Council 37 AFSCME. “We’re proud to support this new initiative for DCAS workers and employees of 1 Centre Street. We appreciate our partnership with Mayor Mamdani and his administration and look forward to working together on more solutions to expand the availability of child care options for city workers.”
As part of the City’s commitment to universal child care, and with funding from Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City will launch an initial 2,000 2-K seats this fall. Earlier this month, Mayor Mamdani announced more than 1,000 new 3-K seats in high-demand neighborhoods and launched 2,000 free 2-K seats across four communities.
The City will continue expanding 3-K capacity for fall 2026 through additional partnerships with community-based and home-based providers.
Sources: Midtown Tribune , NYC.gov