Independent living advocates want standard minimum wage
The New York Association on Independent Living wants to eliminate the subminimum wage allowed for people with disabilities.
Minimum wage ticks up in 2025 in New York
The minimum wage in New York increased 50 cents an hour in January and is scheduled to increase 50 cents an hour in 2026.
Raising the minimum wage for New Yorkers with disabilities
Southern Tier Independence Center's Sue Ruff discusses the state's subminimum wages paid to New Yorkers with disabilities.
Increases planned for New York’s minimum wage
University at Albany professor Kajal Lahiri analyzes the state's plan to increase the minimum wage.
New York progressives push aggressive minimum wage bump
Sen. Jessica Ramos and a Buffalo business owner discuss a minimum wage proposal backed by progressive Democrats.
Businesses leery of proposed minimum wage hike
NFIB state Director Ashley Ranslow discusses concerns with a proposal raising NYC's minimum wage to $21.25 an hour.
Bumpy rollout of minimum wage hike for home care workers
Senate Aging Committee Chair Rachel May explains the ongoing effort to ensure state funding ends up with home care workers.
Closing the minimum wage gap
One Fair Wage President Saru Jayaraman calls for an end to New York's use of the tipped minimum wage in restaurants.
Upstate minimum wage poised to rise to $13.20 an hour
Hochul administration sets course for higher minimum wage in upstate New York.
Senate Labor Chair addresses gig economy, farmworkers and minimum wage
Jan. 14, 2021 - COVID-19 has highlighted many of the issues impacting New York’s workforce. Sen. Jessica Ramos (D-Queens), chair of the Senate Labor Committee, previewed the session and her legislative goals for 2021.
