Same with free, public k-12, I presume?
You can't get a decent job in the next few decades if you don't have good education as we see more automation, robotics & what not. So many jobs will open up in robotics, automation, design.If the US doesn't have take advantage now & get a good workforce, it will be difficult to compete with other countries.
On topic - Great move
Yes, great move on behalf of Cuomo if he's wanting to be a front-runner in 2020.
However, increasing access to a college education removes the comparative advantage of having a college degree. In a world where most Americans go to college, the value of that education is inherently lessened.