By Camille DeLongis
The owners of one of Binghamton's newest cafes opened their business
to share a passion for quality, affordable coffee with a community
they love.
"It's a beautiful community here in downtown Binghamton. There
are a lot of new places popping up, and I love the culture, I really
do," said Strange Brew Co-Owner Emiliya Bartashoff.
For Strange Brew, and other small businesses, being able to offer a
good product for a reasonable price is becoming a bit of a challenge.
Starting December 31, upstate's minimum wage will rise to $9.70 an
hour. As for fast food workers, they'll be bringing home a dollar
more, at $10.75 per hour. It's all part of the state's plan to
gradually reach $15 an hour over the next several years.
"I've worked minimum wage jobs. I know that it's wonderful to
get rewarded well for what you do, but at the same time, the cons will
be ... for us to make up that difference, prices will have to go up,
number one,” said Bartashoff. "Number two, there will be not just
pressure on us as employers, but also on the employees themselves…
more expectations."
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Source: Time Warner Cable News (via The Empire Report)
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