New York won’t be able to increase its minimum wage as scheduled on Jan. 1, 2027, after the state’s economy missed a key jobs benchmark that freezes the minimum wage. Under the state’s existing law, that means the minimum wage starting Jan. 1 will remain $17 per hour in New York City, ...
STOW - Electric vehicle charging stations may be on the way to Hogan’s Hut in North Harmony. A sketch plan for an electric vehicle charging station at Hogan's Hut was presented to the North Harmony Planning Board during its September meeting. Concerns include traffic flow around Hogan’s Hut, aesthetics around the store, lighting and placement of the charging station near fuel tanks. No plans were approved by the board. The proposal is to be discussed again on Oct. 20. In other business, a homeowners association in the town of North Harmony is asking the North Harmony Planning ...
MAYVILLE – County officials are considering upgrading a local law that would permit managers to get the same retirement benefits as union employees. During the legislature’s September meeting, an amendment had been proposed to a local law regarding paid health insurance at retirement. ...
A New York City Democrat is proposing legislation she says would clear up deceptive selling practices that have allowed e-motos and electric off-highway motorcycles to be sold in New York state. Sen. Kristin Gonzalez, D-New York City, recently introduced the bill (S.10700) in the state ...
FALCONER - There are now 23 projects being considered for Falconer’s $4.5 million in New York Forward grant funding. During the fourth Local Planning Committee meeting held recently, Josh Greene, a planner with LaBella Associates Inc., said several projects had been submitted for the LPC’s review. “We’ve had 23 project applications submitted,” he said. “One non-profit project, six public projects, 13 private projects, and three letters of interest.” Greene reported that the non-profit small project submissions included requests totaling $325,000; public project ...
The BPU’s aging district heating system is projected to have a 10% rate increase to pay for increasing capital costs. BPU board members learned more about the proposed district heat rate hike as well as an increase in solid waste rates during a recent board meeting. During their latest meeting the board heard a report specifically on the district heat and solid waste budgets, along with key items from the water and wastewater budgets. Jami Rishel, BPU accounting supervisor, went through draft district heat and solid waste budgets as well as initial key items for water and ...
