State-appointed task force calls on lawmakers to overhaul child care system In its 53-page report, the New York State-appointed Child Care Availability Task Force paints a bleak picture of the child care crisis in New York. and last updated 2021-05-24 20:47:57-04 BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â In its 53-page report, the New York State-appointed Child Care Availability Task Force paints a bleak picture of the child care crisis in New York. "The child care landscape is characterized by major gaps in affordability, access, and quality - with a resulting negative impact on our economy," the report s...