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Mar 15, 2026, 12:29 PM

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Affordability and the rising cost of living continue to dominate daily life in New York City. Council Member Sandy Nurse joins the show to talk about her proposal to raise the city’s minimum wage to $30 an hour by 2030. Supporters say it’s a necessary step to help families stay in the boroughs, while critics warn of the potential impact on small businesses.

Also, we continue the conversation on affordability with a closer look at free child care — a key promise of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s campaign. State Children and Family Services Commissioner Damia Harris-Madden sat down with News 12’s Tara Rosenblum to explain how the rollout is taking shape.