Morning Edition: Efforts underway to raise minimum wage to $20+!
Local business owner talks about why he supports it. Plus, latest on Mirbeau settlement after violating state labor policy, and short-term rental debate in the city of Geneva.
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Finger Lakes business owner explains why he supports increasing minimum wage
As negotiations over the state budget intensify, over 300 businesses and business organizations across New York have joined the New York Business for a Fair Minimum Wage coalition calling on Gov. Hochul and the State Legislature to incrementally raise the minimum wage to $21.25, followed by annual indexing to keep up with the cost of living, as proposed in the Raise the Wage Act. This week we caught up with Ithaca business owner Leon Miller-Out, who says raising minimum wage is the right thing to do. The proposal would bring minimum wage up to $16 on Jan. 1, 2024; $18 in 2025; $20 in 2026; and $21.25 plus indexing starting in 2027.
In Case You Missed It: Weekend in Review
Let’s get caught up with the biggest stories this morning and from the weekend!
Short-term rentals remain debate topic for Geneva City Council
Canandaigua, Red Jacket among schools forced to change names after state ruling
GETTING FIT: Metabolic Fitness plans two new strength training studios (podcast)
Despite marijuana legalization impaired driving is still a major issue
Earth Day crowd of protesters hear speakers call on Hochul to require Seneca Meadows closure by 2025
Reports of earthquake confirmed: Where did residents feel it?
Tornado confirmed in Upstate NY town, NWS estimates it at EF-2 strength
Light Show Along Lake Ontario
Photo taken by Chris Clemens late-Sunday as skies cleared and the northern lights could be seen across the region.
