By Emily Barnes, USA TODAY Network’s New York Connect Team
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New Yorkers making minimum wage will see more money in their pockets starting in January. ...
In New York City, Westchester and Long Island, minimum wage will rise to $17 per hour in 2026. For all others across New York state, the minimum wage rate will increase to $16 per hour. ...