In an effort to deal with the lifeguard staffing shortage New York is currently facing, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday pay increases for state lifeguards.
The governor directed starting pay rates for lifeguards at upstate facilities to increase 34 percent — from $14.95 to $20 an hour — and 21 percent for lifeguards at downstate facilities — from $18.15 to $22 an hour.
The measure has the end goal of enticing more individuals to apply for lifeguard positions as the state grapples with a lifeguard shortage at New York State Park beaches and pools at 70 parks across the state, as well as 17 beaches operated by
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