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New York State Assembly Passes Minimum Wage Bill

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:38:01 +0000

A proposed measure to increase the New York State minimum wage has passed in the Assembly, 101-44.

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New York State Assembly Voting On Minimum Wage Bill Today

Kristine Bellino — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:12:54 +0000

The New York State Assembly is expected to pass an increase in the minimum wage today to nine dollars an hour.

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Some Business Owners Favor Increasing The Minimum Wage

Jeff Monaski — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:05:47 +0000

At least one owner of a New York City restaurant is in favor of raising the state's minimum wage. Barbara Sibley, chef and owner of La Palapa, says she is not alone tough in her belief that wait staff are often under paid. She says there are other business owners in New York City who favor increasing the minimum wage.

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Do You Support A Minimum Wage Increase?

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:29:23 +0000

Albany lawmakers are considering increasing the state's minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $9.00 an hour. Do you think it is a good move?

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Restaurant Video On YouTube Encourages President Obama And Governor Cuomo To Increase The Minimum Wage

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:13:54 +0000

A group of restaurant owners is collaborating on a video designed with the hope of catching the attention of President Barack Obama and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

The group Strong Economy for All, "Strong

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Pennsylvania Mayor Cuts Salary of All City Employees to Minimum Wage — Is It Fair?

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:01:08 +0000

Not even Michael Scott of Dunder Mifflin fame would pull the kind of controversial stunt the mayor of Scranton, PA. has.

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Should The Minimum Wage Be Increased?

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:22:00 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - Governor Cuomo is saying that there is more of a philosophical divide on the issue of whether or not the minimum wage should be increased than exists on the same sex marriage debate.

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Cuomo Predicts Minimum Wage Debate Will Stall

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:58:10 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - Governor Cuomo says that it is unlikely that the debate on the minimum wage hike will be resolved before the end of this legislative session in Albany.

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Which States Have the Highest and Lowest Minimum Wage?

Shauna Wright — Sat, 19 May 2012 19:49:42 +0000

With the unemployment rate being what it is, a lot of people these days are being forced to work for minimum wage. But exactly how much you get could depend largely on what state you’re in.

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Minimum Wage Bill Passes In State Assembly

Jim Rondenelli — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:14:29 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - A bill to raise the minimum wage in New York has passed in the Assembly.

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Speaker Silver Introduces Bill To Hike Minimum Wage

WIBX — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:20:29 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - A bill was introduced in the State Capitol to increase minimum wage.

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