Public voting is now open for the official jingle contest for Mayor Mamdani's 2-K program. New Yorkers can cast their vote at nyc.gov/jingle through 10 p.m. on June 3.
Bronx-born rapper Cardi B and Washington Heights native Lin Manuel-Miranda helped select the five finalists: Gerald, Allegra, John, Amanda and Miyuki.
The contest comes ahead of the launch of applications for the City's first-ever 2-K program, which opens June 2. Mayor Mamdani first announced the jingle contest alongside Cardi B in April. More than 300 jingles were submitted before the five finalists were selected.
First announced in January by Mayor Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul, 2-K is New York City's effort to deliver free, accessible, high-quality child care for 2-year-olds. The program will launch with 2,000 free seats this fall and expand to universal access within four years.
Most of these seats will offer full-day care from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 260 days a year, replacing the traditional 180-day school calendar and providing working families with the reliable care they need.
Families in districts 6, 10, 18, 23 and 27 will be able to apply for 2-K beginning June 2. Applications can be submitted through MySchools, by calling 718-935-2009, or by visiting one of the City's Family Welcome Centers.
