By Michael Gormley
Newsday, Dec 26, 2023
ALBANY — Millions of New Yorkers will see a little more in their pay beginning Jan. 1 as the minimum wage rises to $16 an hour in most areas including on Long Island, with future raises tied to increases to inflation. ...
Supporters, however, say raising the minimum wage will help boost the economy.
“Minimum wage increases turn into spending on food, car repairs, school supplies and more,” said Phil Andrews, president of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce. “Small businesses thrive when the people who are our customers have more money to spend. And there are strong connections between employee pay, employee retention, productivity and customer service.” ...