Young said the memorial issue will be discussed as part of the budget negotiations with the governor and Assembly. (nydailynews.com)
The Senate sponsor of the bill, Sen. Brad Hoylman, a Democrat, said that's a significant boost to the bill, because it has now become part of budget negotiations and puts several GOP senators who are opposed to the measure or undecided on the spot. (wxxinews.org)
Cuomo has crisscrossed the state pushing for the $ 15 minimum wage, making it a key part of his budget negotiations with lawmakers. (syracuse.com)