NY: Livable Wages/Working Families
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
New study shows minimum wage hikes don’t mean job losses
A new study found minimum wage increases have little or no impact on job loss. The Economic Policy Institute study comes as federal lawmakers …
NYS law gives freelancers labor protections
A newly enacted law provides New York freelancers with labor protections. The "Freelance Isn't Free Act" prevents companies from not paying …
Proposals ending taxes on tips have mixed results for NYers
National proposals to end taxes on tips might have mixed effects on New Yorkers. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have …
NYS develops ‘master plan’ for older adults to age in place
New York State is developing a Master Plan for Aging. It will act as a framework to help older adults age in place while ensuring their quality of …
NY bill implements value-based standards for food procurement
A New York bill would change food procurement laws for municipal institutions. The Good Food New York Act would allow municipal institutions to use …
NY teachers union launches pro-public education campaign
New York's United Federation of Teachers union is launching a campaign to bolster public education. It comes as public schools' role as a social …
Sindicato de profesores de NY lanza campaña a favor de la educación pública
El sindicato neoyorquino United Federation of Teachers lanza una campaña para reforzar la educación pública. El papel de la escuela …
Report: Young NYers prioritize living-wage jobs at ballot box
A new report finds New York's rising cost of living and having living-wage jobs are priority issues for young voters. Research shows a single …
Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital slated to close July 12
New York City's Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital is slated to close on July 12. Mount Sinai Health Systems cites financial reasons since the hospital …
CFPB late fee rule could save NYers money
New Yorkers could benefit from a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule. It caps credit card late fees at $8, or - at the credit card …
NYS budget bolsters rural housing preservation programs
New York's 2025 budget takes proactive steps to address rural housing. In the budget, $10 million was allocated for improvements to rural housing …
NY approves universal FAFSA access for graduating students
New York's 2025 budget creates universal access to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid program. School districts statewide will have the …