NEW YORK (AP) - The Latest on the demonstration in New York City that was part of the nationwide minimum-wage protest (all times local):
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A conservative economic think tank is taking issue with minimum-wage protests being held in New York and other places.
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About 25 people participating in one of the protests were arrested Tuesday after they linked arms and sat on a lower Manhattan street.
They were among about 350 people at a peaceful rally, part of the National Day of Action to Fight for $15.
The Employment Policies Institute issued a statement saying dramatic minimum wage hikes result in lost jobs, reduced hours and business closures.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation last April to gradually raise New York’s minimum wage.
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About 25 chanting minimum-wage protesters have been arrested after they linked arms and sat on a lower Manhattan street.
They were among about 350 people at a peaceful rally Tuesday.
The event was part of the National Day of Action to Fight for $15. The campaign seeks higher hourly wages, including for workers at fast-food restaurants and airports.
Participants chanted “We shall not be moved.” Signs said “We won’t back down” and “Strike for $15 and our future.”
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation last April that gradually raises the minimum wage to $15 in New York City by the end of 2018 and in some prosperous suburbs by the end of 2021.
It will rise to $12.50 in the rest of the state by 2020, eventually reaching $15.
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