Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist from Queens who is running for mayor, wants to raise New York City’s ...

Which US states will not see an increase to the minimum wage? Many of the southern states will not see a pay rise at all - the federal minimum remains in place in: Iowa, Idaho, Indiana ...

ALBANY — New York has a separate, lower minimum wage for restaurant workers who earn tips but that could change under a bill revived this year by state lawmakers and their supporters.

With rising costs, wage increases could be a double-edged sword for business owners who are already struggling to maintain ...

In the five boroughs of New York City and Westchester County, and on Long Island, wages would rise to $12.77 in 2026, $14.88 in 2027, and $17 in 2028, before hitting full minimum wage by 2029.

Under New York law, tipped workers earn a base hourly wage that, combined with tips, must meet or exceed the state’s minimum wage. If tips fall short, employers must legally make up the difference.