Trying to Get On My Feet in New York State Making $11.65 an Hour.

A starvation wage in one of the country’s most expensive states.

Lauren Elizabeth

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When people outside of the state think of New York, their mind nearly always goes to one of three regions. The city, Long Island, or “Upstate”. Tell anyone you’re from New York, and there’s a very good chance they won’t place you anywhere north of…

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Lauren Elizabeth

Lauren is a writer & leftist with analysis on topics related to politics & policy. She can be reached at LaurenMartinchek@gmail.com or Twitter @xlauren_mx