New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday unveiled a landmark universal after-school program that will eventually be open to all students.The $331 million investment plan will add 20,000 new seats for kindergarten through 5th grade students by 2027 – the first major expansion in more than a decade.

Mayor Adams hopes to offer free after-school to more New York City families by opening 20,000 new program slots over the next few years, he is expected to announce on Tuesday afternoon.

Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday he wants to make New York City more affordable for families by expanding a free after-school program — an issue that’s grown as a hot topic in the mayoral