New York, N.Y. (January 1, 2026) – Grace Rauh, Executive Director of Citizens Union, today released the following statement in response to the appointment of Emmy Liss to lead the Mayor’s Office of Child Care:

“Emmy Liss is a brilliant choice to lead the Mayor’s Office of Child Care and her appointment is a win for New York and families across the city. We are proud that Emmy has been an integral part of the 5BORO Institute at Citizens Union’s child care research and advocacy work for more than two years, co-authoring our major child care report and helping us champion meaningful investments in child care to expand access and improve affordability for families. I am confident that with Emmy leading this critical office, New York will be able to chart a bold path forward on universal child care and address one of the key affordability challenges facing families across the city. In doing so, we will also strengthen our economy and New York’s future.”