ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — A new living wage is being introduced in Tompkins County. 

Pete Meyers at the Tompkins County Workers’ Center tells us the $24.82 living wage for 2025 is a big increase. 

Meyers adds one big factor explains the living wage increase from 2023.

In addition, Meyers tells WHCU another factor is transportation.

FULL INTERVIEW: Pete Meyers on Ithaca’s Morning News