New York City’s minimum wage is set to go up New Year’s Day — but some say it’s not nearly enough

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With a new year comes new opportunities for New Yorkers making the minimum wage.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that the minimum wage will increase by 50 cents hourly in 2025, to $16.50 per hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, while the rest of the state will see an increase to $15.50 per hour.