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 race. Adams said he plans to send 20,

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday unveiled a landmark universal after-school program that will eventually be open to all students.

As his reelection campaign gets underway, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Tuesday that he is expanding access to the city’s after-school program, a step toward his future “after-school for all” plan which would provide a free slot for any K-8 student.