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Borrello, Senate Republicans Call for Delay in Raising Minimum Wage

December 10, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

ALBANY - State Sen. George Borrello is joining members of the Senate Republican Conference in calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to pause a scheduled minimum wage increases on Long Island, Westchester County, and other areas outside of New York City on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, COVID-19, George Borrello, Minimum Wage, National Federation of Independent Businesses, Paycheck Protection Program

Minimum Wage Climbs to $11.10/Hour in Upstate NY, $15/Hour in New York City

January 2, 2019 By WRFA Leave a Comment

ALBANY - The minimum wage increase in New York State took effect on Monday, rising to $15 for large employers in New York City and continuing to rise all across the state, including $11.10 in areas of Upstate, including Chautauqua County. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Minimum Wage

Hearings Scheduled for Possibly Ending Subminimum Wage for Wait Staff in NY State

January 26, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Thursday announced the dates and locations for the upcoming public hearings to address the possibility of ending minimum wage tip credits in New York State, also known as the subminimum wage. "New York continues to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Minimum Wage, New York State Labor Department, Subminimum Wage

New Year, New Set of Laws for New York State

January 2, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Several new state laws are now on the books now that 2018 has arrived. The New Year brings New York State a higher minimum wage, which is now $10.40 an hour. Meanwhile the minimum wage for fast food workers is now $11.75 outside of New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Minimum Wage, Paid Family Leave

Governor Unveils Minimum Wage Enforcement and Outreach Unit

January 3, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the launch of a 200-member multi-agency Minimum Wage Enforcement and Outreach Unit, which will be charged with ensuring that all minimum wage workers are paid the proper rate. The Enforcement and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Minimum Wage, Minimum Wage Enforcement and Outreach Unit

NY State Minimum Wage Increase Goes Into Effect

January 2, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment

ALBANY - The minimum wage increase for New York State is now in effect. As a result, nearly 2.2 million individuals will now have a slightly higher income. As of Dec. 31, the minimum wage for Upstate New York is at $9.70 an hour, with other .70 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Minimum Wage

State Lawmakers Reach Budget Agreement Hours Before Deadline

April 1, 2016 By WRFA Leave a Comment

ALBANY - New York State lawmakers have been able to reach an agreement on another on-time state budget. On Thursday, Governor Andrew Cuomo joined Senate leader John Flanagan and Assembly leader Carl Heastie in announcing the agreement on the $154 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Andy Goodell, Athenex, Carl Heastie, Cathy Young, John Flanagan, Minimum Wage, New York State Budget, NRG, Paid Family Leave, SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Deadline for On-Time State Budget is Thursday

March 31, 2016 By WRFA Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Today is the final day for lawmakers in Albany to consider and approve a state budget before the April 1 deadline. Negotiations between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the leaders of both the Assembly and Senate will spill into today as lawmakers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Minimum Wage, New York State Budget, State Assembly, State Senate

As Leaders Finalize State Budget, Teresi Says Assembly Version Would Benefit Jamestown the Most

March 30, 2016 By WRFA Leave a Comment

ALBANY - There’s just a couple of days remaining for lawmakers in Albany to agree on and finalize an on-time state budget. April 1 is the deadline for the 2016-17 state budget. This week the process is focused on Assembly leader Carl Heastie and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 City Budget, Andrew Cuomo, Carl Heastie, John Flanagan, Minimum Wage, New York State Budget, Paid Family Leave, Sam Teresi, State Assembly, State Senate

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Catherine Young in Jamestown NY: March 10, 2016

March 22, 2016 By WRFA Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing on WRFA on Thursday, Oct. 17 New York Senator Catherine Young (R-Olean, 51st Senate District) was in Jamestown on March 10, 2016 as part of a meet and greet forum, sponsored by the Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Cathy Young, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Community Matters, Drug Addiction, Minimum Wage, Opioid Addiction, Paid Family Leave, State Senate

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