Conservatives used to joke that the left was trying to turn the government into a nanny state. Now, Zohran Mamdani is taking it literally.
The New York City mayor is launching a service where people in the city can drop their kids off at the park to be looked after by government officials while the parents can have a date night. What could possibly go wrong?
Would you be comfortable dropping your kids off at a New York City park and then going out to dinner?
ABC News in New York reports:
Date night, anyone? NYC launching free babysitting program for parents
New York City is giving parents a chance for a night off through a new pilot program that will provide free child care for hundreds of families next month.
Mayor Mamdani announced the launch of “Parents’ Night Out,” a city-sponsored program that will offer free babysitting for up to 500 children on Aug. 16 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Registration opens at 8 a.m. Monday and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
“Every parent knows that a few hours to yourself can feel like a luxury,” said Mayor Mamdani in prepared remarks. “It shouldn’t be. That’s why we’re launching New York City’s first-ever Parents’ Night Out, so that parents can get a little time on their own to catch a movie, run errands or go on a date without worrying about who will take care of the kids – or how much it will cost.”
The program is open to families with children ages 6 to 13 and will provide free child care at designated city recreation centers.
City officials say the initiative is designed to give parents and caregivers a break while children participate in supervised activities.
The Aug. 16 event will serve as a pilot program, with space available for 500 children across participating recreation centers throughout the city.
See a video report below:
Mamdani’s new parents’ Night Out” pilot program: Bring your children to the park and we will watch them for free.
pic.twitter.com/gQgvaIWzk0— Defiant L’s (@DefiantLs) August 8, 2026
Would you leave your kids with Uncle Zohran and his pals while you went out?
Bringing the kids with you might be a better option.
When did this become the job of city government?
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