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Poll: Most in NY back locally set minimum wages

By Michael Virtanen
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A new statewide poll shows a large majority of New Yorkers support giving municipalities authority to raise the minimum wage locally, something Gov. Andrew Cuomo opposes.

The Siena College poll, released Tuesday, showed 85 percent support among Democrats, 48 percent among Republicans and 74 percent among independents for local authority to raise the wage.

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