Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) is encouraging the public to send testimony to the Fast Food Minimum Wage Board before the public comment period ends on June 26. “Many of my constituents have reached out to my office with concerns about the proposed fast food worker minimum wage increase. I highly encourage everyone to write to the Wage Board and express their opinion on the matter,” said Blankenbush. Some labor groups are pushing for a $15 minimum wage in the fast food industry. Many fast food restaurants are franchised by local small-business owners. Send written testimony by June 26, email to wageboard@labor.ny.gov, or by mail to: New York State Department of Labor
ATTN: Wage Board
Bldg 12, Room 586
Harriman State Office Campus
Albany, NY 12240 The tentative public hearing schedule is as follows:

• June 5 in Buffalo;
• Week of June 8 in New York City;
• Week of June 15 in Long Island; and
• Week of June 22 in Albany.