New York mayor argues pay measure violates labor law despite unanimous council approval by Diana Zapata • News Writer /Editorial Specialist Published August 20, 2026 New York City — Mayor Zohran Mamdani has filed a [...]
The bonuses are paired with three-year contracts to secure reenlistments and recruit airmen looking to transfer from active duty or Air Force Reserve.
The large bonuses tied to data center construction in Richland Parish, La., are unprecedented, but critics say it is not a panacea.
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Samsung Electronics, a global memory chip supplier, has been a major beneficiary of the A.I boom. It has also become the center of a debate over how to divide its spoils.
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The bonuses came after a BOGO promotion forced some stores to close early.
The city was counting on a 15 percent rise in bonuses to produce tax revenues to fill its budget gap. The actual increase was 9 percent, the state comptroller said.
Wall Street bonuses hit a new record in 2025 as profits surged
Data: New York State Comptroller; Note: Excludes stock options and other deferred compensation; Chart: Axios Visuals The average annual bonus on Wall Street last year was $246,500, up 6% from 2024, according to data out Thursday morning from the New York state comptroller's office. Why it matters: Higher bonuses are a sign that finance had a good year — the market turmoil and uncertainty caused by the Trump administration's tariffs only helped boost business across Wall Street trading desks. Zoom in: Profits in the securities industry rose more than 30%, to $65.1 billion, according to the report from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. - Wall Street's securities bonus pool was a record $49.2 billion last year, up 9% from 2024. …