New York Layoffs — April 2017
Employers in New York filed 33 WARN Act notices in April 2017, impacting roughly 1,601 workers — representing a pullback from March and down 55% versus April 2016. The average filing covered 49 workers, with 31 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 4 | 412 |
| Retail | 2 | 289 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 57 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 25 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 412 workers across 4 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 289 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | 432 |
| 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 432 workers across 8 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | 432 |
| N. Syracuse | 1 | 255 |
| Wallkill | 2 | 238 |
| Staten Island | 1 | 164 |
| Bronx | 1 | 116 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 31 | 1,484 |
| Layoff | 2 | 117 |
The high proportion of closures (93% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in New York's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellogg Snacks (Distribution Center) | N. Syracuse | 255 | Closure | |
| Big Kmart Store #03201 (Kmart Corporation - Sears Holdings) | Staten Island | 164 | Closure | |
| First Student, Inc. (#12474) | Wallkill | 125 | Closure | |
| Ralph Lauren Retail | New York | 125 | Closure | |
| Montauk Student Transport | Bronx | 116 | Layoff | |
| First Student, Inc. (#11318) | Wallkill | 113 | Closure | |
| Medicaid NCC Customer Service (Anthem) | New York | 86 | Closure | |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (26th St.) | New York | 64 | Closure | |
| Auburn Armature, Inc.(Auburn) | Auburn | 64 | Closure | |
| Hurley Ridge Market | West Hurley | 60 | Closure | |
| Morgans Hotel | New York | 57 | Closure | |
| Elite Daily | New York | 47 | Closure | |
| The Fresh Market | Woodbury | 47 | Closure | |
| Cabana Midtown | New York | 43 | Closure | |
| Soho Studio Corp. (Snediker Ave) | Brooklyn | 38 | Closure |
The single largest action involved 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.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across New York, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.