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Federal minimum wage has stayed at $7.25 since 2009.

Will Minimum Wage Hikes in 18 States Speed Up the AI Apocalypse?

The long-term impact of rising minimum wages on the economy leaves much for debate.
By Sissi Cao
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 03: New York City Public Advocate Letitia James speaks after a grand jury decided not to indict New York Police Officer Daniel Pantaleo in Eric Garner's death, on December 3, 2014 in the Staten Island borough of New York City. Garner died after being placed in a chokehold by Pantaleo in July. The altercation was captured in a widely viewed video. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Letitia James Calls on Albany to ‘Step Up’ and Help the City Fight Homelessness 

"We need the state to lead on homelessness in the city of New York. We need them to take bold and brave steps to address the crisis, a human crisis: the suffering of children in the city of New York. That is the call right now and that should be our demand. We are doing all that we can do but without state government, we are just treading water."
By Madina Toure
Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo with Jamel Gaines (Facebook: Laurie Cumbo).

Video: Brooklyn Politicians Tear It Up on the Dance Floor

Laurie Cumbo followed in the dance-steps of Letitia James by competing in the "Stars of NY" competition on November 7.
By Will Bredderman

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