New York's minimum wage is set to stay frozen in 2027 under current law, but Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed a one-time increase in March. A Cornell University poll found 60% of New Yorkers support a minimum wage of at least $30 an hour.
Twelve New York state universities placed in the top 100 of the U.S. News national ranking. Columbia University was highest at No. 12, followed by Cornell at No. 14.
