New York Layoffs — February 2019
Employers in New York reported 55 WARN Act notices in February 2019, displacing an estimated 2,388 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and up 276% versus February 2018. The average filing covered 43 workers, with 37 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 8 | 518 |
| Retail | 3 | 371 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 215 |
| Information & Technology | 10 | 166 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 96 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 75 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 518 workers across 8 notices. Notably, Retail reported 371 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | 659 |
| Bronx | 2 | 299 |
| Nassau | 7 | 176 |
| Jefferson | 2 | 168 |
| Monroe | 4 | 164 |
New York bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 659 workers across 18 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | 659 |
| Bronx | 2 | 299 |
| Rochester | 4 | 164 |
| East Syracuse | 2 | 136 |
| Watertown | 1 | 117 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 37 | 1,865 |
| Layoff | 18 | 523 |
The high proportion of closures (78% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in New York's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel New York City Times Square at its New York facility, reporting 215 affected workers. Jet.com, Inc. (Walmart) followed with 160 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for New York's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.