{"id":250212,"date":"2026-06-01T00:17:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T00:17:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/250212\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T00:17:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T00:17:21","slug":"new-yorkers-can-vote-for-their-favorite-tune-in-mamdanis-2-k-jingle-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/250212\/","title":{"rendered":"New Yorkers can vote for their favorite tune in Mamdani’s 2-K jingle contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Yorkers can now cast a vote for their favorite catchy theme song for Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s 2-K program.<\/p>\n

Music lovers can visit nyc.gov\/jingle to help choose a winner.<\/p>\n

Bronx-born rapper Cardi B and Washington Heights native Lin-Manuel Miranda listened to over 300 jingles, narrowing down the contestants to five finalists: Gerald, Allegra, John, Amanda and Miyuki.<\/p>\n

The contest highlights New York City’s new 2-K program, which opens June 2.<\/p>\n

NYC’s new 2-K program aims to provide free, accessible, high-quality childcare for parents.<\/p>\n

The program will launch with 2,000 free seats this fall. Mamdani’s administration plans to expand the program to universal access within four years.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

As for the jingle, voting continues through 10 p.m. on June 3.<\/p>\n

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