Minimum wage will go up in New York next year

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Minimum wage workers in New York will be seeing an increase in their paychecks next year!Starting January 1, 2025, the minimum wage will go up 50 cents. Currently, employees in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County are paid $16 an hour. The rest of the state is paid $15 an hour.New Yorkers will also see another 50-cent increase starting January 1, 2026. The minimum wage will be set at $17 in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County and the re