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Minimum wage workers will be earning a little more money in New York beginning next week.
The state minimum wage will be rising to $17 per hour on Long Island, in New York City and in Westchester County. That’s a $0.50 increase.
Elsewhere in the state, the rate will go from $15.50 to $16/hour.
The boost goes into effect on New Year’s Day.
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