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A $15 minimum wage is coming to New York - Business Insider

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York moved on Wednesday to raise the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $15 an hour by the end of 2018 in New York City and by mid-2021 in the rest of the state. The New York Wage Board voted unanimously for the ... >> view original

New York Today: A High-Wire Act - The New York Times

New Yorkers are familiar with trains. We ride them early and often — we know trains. But how about catenary wire? You might find fewer New Yorkers who are familiar with this technology. This overhead system, not necessarily the train cars, can cause ... >> view original

Fast-food workers will make $15 an hour in New York - The Washington Post

A panel appointed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has voted to raise the minimum wage across the state to $15 an hour over the next several years, but only for the fast-food industry. Restaurateurs, along with workers earning near the minimum wage in ... >> view original

New York Strikes a Welcome Deal With Uber - The New York Times

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Uber made the right call by striking a deal that puts off a proposal to limit the growth of ride-hailing companies in New York City. There are far better ways to reduce congestion and take care of other problems that city ... >> view original

SEE IT: Rats gone wild on New York City street - NY Daily News

Rats disgusting! A mob of rats was spotted kicking the tires on a parked Honda early Thursday morning, fearlessly scurrying about and frightening passersby. The rodents roamed Ave. D near 10th St. outside a market in Alphabet City, making an easy meal ... >> view original

New York Red Bulls Crush English Soccer Giants | TIME

Peter Foley—EPA Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begovic practices before the start of the International Champions Cup friendly soccer match between the New York Red Bulls and English Premier League side Chelsea FC at Red Bulls Stadium in Harrison, N.J., ... >> view original

Ferrari Files for Share Listing on New York Stock Exchange - Bloomberg Business

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV's plan to raise money by spinning off Ferrari took a step forward with the automaker filing for the unit's initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. Fiat Chrysler, which has estimated the supercar division's ... >> view original

New York Lottery Issues 'Wanted' Posters for $7 Million Ticket Holder in ...

If you bought a jackpot Cash4Life ticket in Brooklyn last summer, the New York Lottery is looking for you. The lottery released goofy posters resembling "wanted" signs for the winner of the $7 million-winning ticket purchased on July 24 at the Milky ... >> view original

Company, Union Reach Deal Hours Before NYC Airport Strike | NBC New York

A walkout among some baggage handlers, security guards and other workers at New York's two major airports was averted after the subcontractor they work for and the union that seeks to represent them reached a deal Wednesday. Local 32BJ of the Service ... >> view original

Court Rejects New York City's Efforts to Restrict Sex Shops - The New York Times

Despite over 20 years of laws and lawsuits aimed at sanitizing New York City of what are decorously called “adult establishments,” some have endured. This week, an appeals court in Manhattan ruled that they have a legal right to do so. Continue reading ... >> view original