Long Island Farm Bureau, Local Businesses Oppose $15 Minimum Wage

RIVERHEAD, NY - The Long Island Farm Bureau and local business groups are teaming up to oppose a proposed $15 minimum wage hike in New York State.

"With the April 1 budget deadline just days away, a coalition of farmers and business groups from across the area are standing together to reveal a powerful message to lawmakers," a release from the Long Island Farm Burea read.

To that end, a joint press conference is slated for Monday at 10 a.m. at Martha Clara Vineyard on Sound Avenue.

"This decision will have deep consequences in our communities. Because of their concerns over the dramatic wage hike, the area business owners will make a personal appeal to their representatives in Albany before the votes are cast," the release said.