NJ Lawmakers To Vote On Minimum Wage Legislation, Atlantic City Funding
The New Jersey Assembly is scheduled to vote on legislation raising the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour over the next five years.
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The New Jersey Assembly is scheduled to vote on legislation raising the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour over the next five years.
Fast food workers are holding strikes across the nation today, calling to raise minimum wages to $15 an hour across the country.
The law also establishes paid family leave for New York workers.
More than 2 million workers in New York stand to get raises under a tentative agreement between New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo and top lawmakers, which would gradually raise the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour.
The report estimates that raising the now $9-per-hour wage to $15 would give the average effected worker $4,900 more annually.
Small-business owners are striking back against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to implement a $15 minimum wage, which would be the highest state minimum in the country.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo spoke to a packed audience at the Greater Allen Cathedral of New York Sunday, calling on the state's minimum wage to be raised.
The minimum wage in New Jersey is currently $8.38 an hour, or just over $17,400 a year for a full-time employee.
A new Quinnipiac University poll found that 75 percent of New York City residents are in favor of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour statewide.
De Blasio has said he wants to raise the city's minimum wage to $15 an hour for everyone, but that the state must agree.
Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to raise the minimum wage for nearly 30,000 state university workers to $15.
An appeal is the next battle in a fight by the National Restaurant Association to halt the minimum wage increase for some fast food workers in New York state.
A state oversight board has upheld New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration's decision to gradually raise the minimum wage for some fast-food workers.
The owner of nine Papa Johns pizza franchises in the Bronx has been convicted of illegally taking wages from employees.
Healthcare workers struck a tentative deal that, if approved, will raise the minimum wage for some certified nursing assistants in the Connecticut to $15 per hour.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office announced Tuesday the minimum wage for about 10,000 state employees will be increased to $15 an hour over the next six years.
If approved, the minimum wage would nearly double from the current $8.75.
New York's Wage Board has finalized its recommendation endorsing a $15 minimum wage for fast-food workers in chain restaurants.
Fast-food workers in New York state may soon be making $15 an hour.
A wage board empaneled by Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to recommend raising the minimum wage for the fast food industry Wednesday.
The three members of a New York state board considering minimum wage increases for fast-food workers said the wage should rise, though they haven't immediately determined how high and when.
Sources say the offer to hike the minimum wage was offered as part of a deal to revamp disability pensions for cops and firefighters injured in the line of duty.
A board created by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to consider a minimum wage increase for the state's fast-food workers is meeting in New York City.
They are hoping the wage will be raised to $15 an hour.
De Blasio's appearance on the show comes a week after the mayor was in Washington D.C. to push a progressive agenda.
Winter storm warnings are in effect the New York City area with heavy snow expected across the Tri-State Area.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Trees will be turned into wood chips that are used to nourish other trees and plants across New York City.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
Winter storm warnings are in effect the New York City area with heavy snow expected across the Tri-State Area.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Trees will be turned into wood chips that are used to nourish other trees and plants across New York City.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
Winter storm warnings are in effect the New York City area with heavy snow expected across the Tri-State Area.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
Winter storm warnings are in effect the New York City area with heavy snow expected across the Tri-State Area.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
Winter storm warnings are in effect the New York City area with heavy snow expected across the Tri-State Area.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
In Levittown, volunteers spent Christmas morning making dreams come true for children from struggling families.
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Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
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Adam Pelech scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night.
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NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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CBS News New York's Craig Allen has a look at the forecast as we're expecting the most significant snow New York City's seen in years.
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CBS News New York's Craig Allen has the latest on the powerful storm set to bring significant snow.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast. as a powerful snow storm heads our way.
In addition to discussing preparations for the storm, officials also spoke about the killing of a CVS worker in Lindenhurst on Christmas.
