Upstate Money Pressures

Upstate Money Pressures

Living in New York can be challenging for many people. From taxes and health care costs to jobs and wages, there are a lot of issues that hit us right in our wallets. In an election year where every state legislative seat will be voted on, WRVO, along with public radio stations in Buffalo, Rochester and Binghamton, sought to find out what everyday New Yorkers think about these issues.

Elections

New York Tax Burden More Bearable for Some than Others

Sasha-Ann Simons

It's no surprise: Taxpayers living in New York state are subject to some of the highest rates in the country. No one pays more state and local income...
Elections

More Transparency in Health Care Prices Possible in N.Y.

Bret Jaspers

Venessa Rodriguez of Endicott is happy with her health insurance. But one thing she's not thrilled about is that it's not always clear what she owes...
Elections

N.Y.'s job-creation strategy draws mixed reactions

Chris Caya

Voters head to the polls next week with every seat in the New York State Legislature up for grabs. But will Albany's costly effort to create jobs make a...
Elections

Minimum wage increase sparks hopes, concerns

Tom Magnarelli

In upstate, the minimum wage is at $9, but will rise to $12.50 by the end of 2020. It is an issue that affects many across upstate, from farmers and small…