New York Layoffs — April 2017
Employers in New York submitted 33 WARN Act notices in April 2017, putting at risk an estimated 1,601 workers — down 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 | 6 | 650 |
| Retail | 4 | 368 |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 191 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 100 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 63 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 12 |
| Admin & Support Services | 1 | 2 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 650 workers across 6 notices. Separately, Retail reported 368 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | 432 |
| Ulster | 3 | 298 |
| Onondaga | 2 | 264 |
| Richmond | 1 | 164 |
| Bronx | 1 | 116 |
New York bore the heaviest burden, 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 |
Topping 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.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.