Employers in New York recorded 34 WARN Act notices in April 2017, covering approximately 1,611 workers — marking a decline from March and down 54% versus April 2016. The average filing covered 47 workers, with 31 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 5 | 428 |
| Transportation | 3 | 354 |
| Wholesale Trade | 3 | 296 |
| Other | 9 | 174 |
| Construction | 8 | 174 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 100 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 72 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 7 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 428 workers across 5 notices. At the same time, Transportation reported 354 workers.
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | 442 |
| Ulster | 3 | 298 |
| Onondaga | 2 | 264 |
| Richmond | 1 | 164 |
| Bronx | 1 | 116 |
New York absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 27% of all affected workers with 442 workers across 9 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | 442 |
| N. Syracuse | 1 | 255 |
| Wallkill | 2 | 238 |
| Staten Island | 1 | 164 |
| Bronx | 1 | 116 |
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 31 | 1,484 |
| Layoff | 3 | 127 |
The high proportion of closures (92% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in New York's labor market.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellogg Snacks (Distribution Center) | N. Syracuse | 255 | Closure | 2017-04-28 |
| Big Kmart Store #03201 (Kmart Corporation - Sears Holdings) | Staten Island | 164 | Closure | 2017-04-21 |
| First Student, Inc. (#12474) | Wallkill | 125 | Closure | 2017-04-01 |
| Ralph Lauren Retail, Inc | New York | 125 | Closure | 2017-04-04 |
| Montauk Student Transport, LLC | Bronx | 116 | Layoff | 2017-04-21 |
| First Student, Inc. (#11318) | Wallkill | 113 | Closure | 2017-04-01 |
| Medicaid NCC Customer Service (Anthem) | New York | 86 | Closure | 2017-04-25 |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (26th St.) | New York | 64 | Closure | 2017-04-04 |
| Auburn Armature, Inc.(Auburn) | Auburn | 64 | Closure | 2017-04-21 |
| Hurley Ridge Market | West Hurley | 60 | Closure | 2017-04-21 |
| Morgans Hotel | New York | 57 | Closure | 2017-04-24 |
| Elite Daily Inc | New York | 47 | Closure | 2017-04-17 |
| The Fresh Market, Inc | Woodbury | 47 | Closure | 2017-04-18 |
| Cabana Midtown LLC | New York | 43 | Closure | 2017-04-25 |
| Soho Studio Corp. (Snediker Ave) | Brooklyn | 38 | Closure | 2017-04-13 |
Leading the list was Kellogg Snacks (Distribution Center) at its N. Syracuse facility, reporting 255 affected workers. Big Kmart Store #03201 (Kmart Corporation - Sears Holdings) followed with 164 workers.
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across New York, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by New York. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all New York WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.
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