Kathy Hochul

New York’s minimum-wage bump goes into effect — here’s how much Big Apple workers will be making

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New York’s minimum-wage bump goes into effect — here’s how much Big Apple workers will be making

New York’s minimum-wage workers had more than just a new year to celebrate on Monday — as the ball drop ushered in a series of annual pay bumps that took effect when the clock struck midnight. The minimum wage in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County ticked $1 higher, from $15 to $16. … Read more

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signs controversial legislation to create slavery reparations commission

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signs controversial legislation to create slavery reparations commission

Gov. Hochul signs legislation to create slavery reparations commission Gov. Hochul signs legislation to create slavery reparations commission 02:21 NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul signed historic racial justice legislation on Tuesday, creating a committee to consider reparations for slavery. The new law authorizes the creation of a community commission that will study the history of … Read more