
New York private-sector employment fell by 23,400 jobs in August
New York lost 23,400 private-sector jobs in August, while employment trends varied across the North Country.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
New York’s private-sector employment declined by 23,400 jobs in August, with mixed employment results across the North Country.
The available material did not include county-by-county figures or identify the primary source for the statewide and regional numbers. Those details should be confirmed before publication.
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