New York Layoffs — June 2017
Employers in New York reported 45 WARN Act notices in June 2017, displacing an estimated 2,710 workers — signaling an acceleration from May and down 5% versus June 2016. The average filing covered 60 workers, with 44 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7 | 858 |
| Retail | 16 | 721 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 508 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 127 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 104 |
| Transportation | 3 | 77 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 62 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 38 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 858 workers across 7 notices. Notably, Retail reported 721 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kings | 5 | 409 |
| Bronx | 1 | 351 |
| Oneida | 1 | 345 |
| Monroe | 3 | 224 |
| Queens | 4 | 187 |
Kings was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 15% of all affected workers with 409 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 5 | 409 |
| Bronx | 1 | 351 |
| Vernon | 1 | 345 |
| New York | 7 | 186 |
| East Elmhurst | 1 | 140 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 44 | 2,667 |
| Layoff | 1 | 43 |
The high proportion of closures (98% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in New York's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Services | Bronx | 351 | Closure | |
| Mid-State Raceway, Inc. dba Vernon Downs Casino Hotel | Vernon | 345 | Closure | |
| Community Care Organization | Brooklyn | 262 | Closure | |
| The Courtyard by Marriott LaGuardia Hotel | East Elmhurst | 140 | Closure | |
| Conduent Incorporated - Conduent Business Services, LLC.(Webster) | Webster | 129 | Closure | |
| Sears Full Line Store (# 01103) | Albany | 120 | Closure | |
| Sears Full Line Store (#01794) | East Northport | 85 | Closure | |
| L&R Distributors, Inc - Brooklyn Warehouse | Brooklyn | 79 | Closure | |
| Elmwood Country Club | White Plains | 76 | Closure | |
| Kmart Store #03943 (Kmart Corporation) | Malone | 70 | Closure | |
| Kmart Corporation (Store #07695) | Olean | 63 | Closure | |
| W. P. Carey Inc. (Carey Financial, LLC & retail fundraising business) | New York | 60 | Closure | |
| Conduent Incorporated - Conduent Business Services, LLC.(Rochester) | Rochester | 59 | Closure | |
| Kmart Store #07432 (Kmart Corporation) | Watertown | 56 | Closure | |
| Sears Full Line Store (#01784) | Johnson City | 50 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Allied Health Services at its Bronx facility, reporting 351 affected workers. Mid-State Raceway, Inc. dba Vernon Downs Casino Hotel followed with 345 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for New York's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.