$15 minimum wage

Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation enacting a statewide $15 an hour minimum wage plan and 12-week paid family leave policy in New York State.

Utica residents say a minimum wage deal being negotiated in Albany that would have a slower phase-in to $15 for Upstate, or a lower minimum wage upstate than downstate, is unacceptable.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he's working on a plan to ensure farmers aren't negatively affected by his proposed $15 minimum wage.