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More than 15,000 children vying for public school pre-K spots received rejection letters, the city said.

The city hopes to make it easier for families to enroll in free full-day pre-K programs at nonprofits.

As the city focuses on pre-K, some early childhood centers say they are in dire financial straits.

Teachers of 4-year-olds will make thousands of dollars more than teachers of 3-year-olds.

Nearly 42,000 families applied for public school pre-K seats, a 36 percent increase from last year.

During a roundtable on the state budget, the mayor said colocations were still the city's decision.

The mayor claimed victory after Albany passed a budget with $300 million per year in UPK funding.

Private nursery schools are preparing for big changes thanks to the city's universal pre-K plan.

The state Senate offered $2.7 billion over 5 years for UPK and after-school, but won't permit a tax.

The Cardinal supports UPK, but was mum about whether it should be paid for with a tax hike.

Hundreds of schools and community groups applied to add about 29,000 new full-day pre-K seats.

De Blasio has failed to shore up support among lawmakers, even in his own backyard, officials say.

Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña spent over an hour answering questions on the city's plans.

State Senate co-leader Dean Skelos said Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan would not come to vote in Albany.

The mayor promoted universal pre-K, affordable housing, and a living wage in his speech.