Employers in New York submitted 84 WARN Act notices in September 2018, putting at risk an estimated 2,350 workers — down from August and down 26% versus September 2017. The average filing covered 28 workers, with 27 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 8 | 1,172 |
| Other | 10 | 434 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 201 |
| Retail | 3 | 136 |
| Education | 5 | 105 |
| Professional Services | 6 | 79 |
| Finance & Insurance | 24 | 24 |
| Admin & Support Services | 1 | 0 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 1,172 workers across 8 notices. Separately, Other reported 434 workers.
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | 1,732 |
| Westchester | 4 | 158 |
| Suffolk | 4 | 106 |
| Erie | 3 | 105 |
| Genesee | 1 | 82 |
New York absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 74% of all affected workers with 1,732 workers across 17 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | 1,655 |
| Rye | 2 | 156 |
| Batavia | 1 | 82 |
| Brooklyn | 2 | 78 |
| Poughkeepsie | 1 | 71 |
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 27 | 2,241 |
| Layoff | 19 | 109 |
The high proportion of closures (95% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in New York's labor market.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJC Security Services, Inc | New York | 782 | Closure | 2018-09-10 |
| Maritima LLC dba LaSirena | New York | 140 | Closure | 2018-09-25 |
| Maritima LLC d/b/a LaSirena | New York | 140 | Closure | 2018-09-25 |
| Avon Products, Inc | Rye | 105 | Closure | 2018-09-17 |
| Opry City Stage (GOOSPK 1604 Broadway II LLC, a subsidiary of Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.) | New York | 99 | Closure | 2018-09-26 |
| CDS NFL Event, LLC | New York | 91 | Closure | 2018-09-17 |
| P.W.Minor LLC | Batavia | 82 | Closure | 2018-09-24 |
| Royal Industries | Brooklyn | 77 | Closure | 2018-09-21 |
| Kmart Corporation Full Line Store #03396 | Poughkeepsie | 71 | Closure | 2018-09-25 |
| VillageCare Health Home | New York | 68 | Closure | 2018-09-24 |
| Henri Bendel (Flagship Store) | New York | 67 | Closure | 2018-09-13 |
| Sears, Roebuck and Co. Full Line Store #01504 | Williamsville | 65 | Closure | 2018-09-20 |
| Barron's Educational Series, Inc | Hauppauge | 62 | Closure | 2018-09-17 |
| Signature 102 North End Ave LLC, dba North End Grill (NYC) | New York | 59 | Closure | 2018-09-14 |
| Signature 102 North End Ave LLC, d/b/a North End Grill (NYC) | New York | 59 | Closure | 2018-09-14 |
Topping the list was FJC Security Services, Inc at its New York facility, reporting 782 affected workers. Maritima LLC dba LaSirena followed with 140 workers.
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across New York, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Accommodation & Food 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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