MARCH 4TH 2026 | MEETING THE MAYOR
QCCN was honored to have NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani visit a QCCN affiliated provider, Lucy’s Rainbow Daycare, in South Richmond Hill to celebrate Holi—the vibrant Hindu Festival of Colors.
The visit highlighted the importance of cultural celebration, community connection, and the vital role of family-based early childhood education.
During the event, the Mayor met with Dawn Mastoridis, QCCN Director, along with Ben Thomases, CEO of Queens Community House(QCH) and QCCN Family Coordination Team Leader, Dora Aviles, to learn more about the impact of QCCN’s 90+ affiliated family childcare programs across Queens.
The Mayor’s visit also highlighted the city’s new early childcare expansion that will bring universal full-day care for two-year-olds to District 27 beginning this fall—part of a broader effort to make childcare more accessible for NYC families.
QCCN is proud to support the dedicated providers who strengthen our communities by helping children learn, families work, and neighborhoods thrive.
ABC7NY featured the Mayor’s visit here: https://abc7ny.com/post/mayor-zohran-mamdani-pushes-2-childcare-plan-praises-new-siena-poll-raising-taxes-millionaires/18677380/
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