minimum wage

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

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

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.

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?

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 for All," is joining forces with Restaurant Opportunities Centers United, or "ROC,"  to lobby Albany legislators to raise the minimum wage...

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

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.

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.

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.

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