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May jobs report shows mixed economic picture
U.S. employers added 175,000 jobs to their payrolls in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported Friday. That beat economists’ average estimates
New York initial unemployment claims edge up
In New York state, 19,334 people filed for new unemployment-insurance benefits in the week ending May 25, marking a slight uptick for a third straight
AARP appoints Lane as its New York president
AARP, a national nonprofit advocacy group for people 50 years of age and older, today announced the appointment of Neal Lane as its New York
New York initial unemployment claims rise
In New York state, 19,122 people filed for new unemployment-insurance benefits in the week ending May 11, up from the year-to-date low of 18,627 claims
CNY unemployment rates decline in April
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Binghamton, and Utica–Rome regions fell last month, compared to a year ago. The New York State Labor Department on May
CNY unemployment rates drop in April
Unemployment rates fell in the Syracuse, Binghamton, and Utica–Rome regions last month, compared to a year ago. The New York State Labor Department today issued
Maffei seeks business-owner input in online survey
SYRACUSE — U.S. Representative Daniel Maffei (D–DeWitt) today announced he is seeking feedback from business owners in Central New York on ways to spur growth
NY unemployment rate drops to lowest level since March 2009
New York’s unemployment rate fell to 7.8 percent in April from 8.2 percent in March, hitting its lowest level since March 2009. That’s according to
Cuomo announces summer jobs program for eligible teens
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that more than 18,000 teenagers will have jobs through New York’s Summer Youth Employment Program. The state Office of Temporary
New York initial unemployment claims dip slightly
In New York state, 18,627 people filed for new unemployment-insurance benefits in the week ended May 4, the lowest weekly level the state has posted
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