New York Reports $11 Billion in Fraud Just Days After Midterms
The timing of the report is under fire from NY Republicans.
Unemployment
Unemployment Drops in All New York Counties
All 62 counties in New York state are seeing a drop in their unemployment rate over the past year.
NYS Department of Labor Warns ‘Return to Work Credit Bonus’ Is a Scam
The New York State Department of Labor is warning of an email scam that could ultimately lead to your personal information being stolen.
New York Businesses Brace for Next Minimum Wage Increase
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is putting out a reminder that another phase in the raising of the minimum wage will take effect December 31.
Binghamton Area Lost Hundreds of Jobs Over Year
The Southern Tier economy is continuing to lose jobs while most of New York state's labor markets have been adding workers.
Department of Labor Gives $64.3 Million to Programs to Help Unemployed Find Jobs
The U.S. Department of Labor on Monday awarded approximately $64.3 million to 38 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia to implement or continue re-employment and eligibility assessments for individuals who receive unemployment insurance benefits.
This includes a total of over $11 million to New York.
New York State Unemployment Rates Drops to 8.9 Percent
The State Labor Department recently released local area unemployment rates for September, which are developed using a procedure determined by the U.S. Department of Labor.