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Minimum Wage Increases to Continue in 2020

The State's $15 minimum wage phase-in will continue following record low unemployment and low to negligible impact on labor, according to a report from the Divison of Budget.

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Affordable Housing Development for Seniors in Monroe County

December 5, 2019 | 04:30 pm EST

Governor Cuomo announced the start of construction on a $29 million affordable housing development for older adults in the town of Penfield in Monroe County.

Public Safety

More than 1,000 Counter Terrorism Exercises Completed in 2019

December 5, 2019 | 12:45 pm EST

Governor Cuomo announced the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services' Office of Counter Terrorism conducted more than 1,000 counter terrorism exercises throughout the state.

Agriculture

Farmland Initiative to Strengthen the Viability of NY Farms

December 5, 2019 | 12:15 pm EST

Governor Cuomo announced a new $14 million initiative to support and strengthen New York's agricultural industry.