New York State
Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a $110 million initiative to expand childcare access across New York State, focusing on constructing new childcare centers and renovating existing ones to address statewide childcare deserts. The plan, announced ahead of her upcoming State of the State Address, includes additional measures to tackle staffing shortages and improve access. Key […]
New York has joined at least 15 other states in offering Mobile ID, with the DMV highlighting it as a safer way to manage personal information. Launched in June, the New York Mobile ID (MiD) program has seen over 160,000 sign-ups, allowing iPhone and Android users to upload and store their driver’s licenses, learner’s permits, […]
On January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in New York will increase to $15.50 per hour in upstate regions and $16.50 in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester. Tipped workers will receive these amounts as their base pay, supplemented by a tip credit. In 2026, the minimum wage will rise by an additional 50 […]
New York State has announced $51 million in grants to support affordable homeownership, benefiting nearly 1,100 households. Governor Kathy Hochul’s office stated the funds would assist low- and moderate-income families with home repairs, safety upgrades, accessibility modifications, replacement of manufactured homes, and down payment assistance for first-time buyers. The grants, administered by New York State […]
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently vetoed two child care bills, sparking criticism from advocates and lawmakers. The bills aimed to improve child care accessibility for low-income families. The first bill, S4924A/A1303A, would have removed the requirement that parents earn above a minimum income to qualify for assistance, aligning New York with federal standards. The […]
New York has expanded its food donation and recycling program through legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The new law (S5331A/A5906A) requires large food generators, including grocery stores, colleges, and food manufacturers within 50 miles of an organic recycling facility, to donate surplus edible food and recycle food scraps. This initiative addresses food waste, supports […]
Starting January 1, New York’s minimum wage will rise by $0.50, reaching $16.50 per hour in Long Island, New York City, and Westchester County, and $15.50 in the rest of the state. This marks another step toward aligning wages with the state’s high cost of living. The minimum wage will increase again by $0.50 in […]
Governor Hochul is committed to making sure all pregnant New Yorkers can get the care they need. Starting January 1st, 2025, New York State is adding 20 more hours of paid sick time for prenatal care to employees existing leave time. All employers in New York State have to honor this to part time and […]
Starting January 1, 2025, workers in New York will see an increase in Paid Family Leave benefits, according to the state’s Workers’ Compensation Board. Eligible employees can now receive up to $14,127.84 in total benefits, a $313.92 increase from 2024. Additionally, pregnant workers will gain more paid time off for prenatal care under the state’s […]
Governor Kathy Hochul has launched the New York Experience (NYX) initiative, a statewide strategy aimed at modernizing and streamlining public services. The initiative focuses on making government interactions more efficient, accessible, and user-friendly for New Yorkers. Key goals of NYX include reducing bureaucratic red tape, expanding online services, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Immediate reforms target […]
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