New York Layoffs — October 2021
Employers in New York filed 7 WARN Act notices in October 2021, impacting roughly 924 workers — representing a notable rise over September and down 66% versus October 2020. The average filing covered 132 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 451 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 244 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 99 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 89 |
| Transportation | 1 | 36 |
| Education | 1 | 5 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 451 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Wholesale Trade reported 244 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Queens | 2 | 451 |
| Orange | 1 | 244 |
| New York | 3 | 224 |
| Westchester | 1 | 5 |
Queens felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 451 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 1 | 434 |
| Newburgh | 1 | 244 |
| New York | 3 | 224 |
| Corona | 1 | 17 |
| Bronxville | 1 | 5 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New York this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Flying Food Group, LLC (JFK International Airport) at its Jamaica facility, reporting 434 affected workers. C & S Wholesale Grocers followed with 244 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for New York's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.