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Initial figures on how much the increased tax generated will be available in early April based on the time it takes to receive and review tax receipts, according to Michael Martino, a spokesman for County Executive Edward P. Romaine.

An estimated 140,000 skilled workers are needed over the next decade for construction of three new submarines per year, according to Erica Logan, deputy director of workforce for the Navy's Maritime Industrial Base unit.

From 2019 to 2024, low-wage workers experienced historically fast real wage growth—a tremendous 15.3%. Yet pay started at such a low point, they continue to suffer from wages that are grossly inadequate to sustain families.

Suffolk County and the police department's largest labor union have reached an agreement for a new proposed contract that would give police officers an 18% pay increase over five years and allow them to reach the top of the pay scale in a shorter period of time, according to a new report.

State Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said work zone speed cameras has been proven to slow down drivers passing through active work zones. She said no workers had been injured or killed in the nearly two years since the cameras were implemented.

"This overpass will bring a new driving experience to those who live, work and commute in Suffolk County, and I’m looking forward to seeing its completion," Hochul said.