New York Layoffs — December 2017
Employers in New York reported 22 WARN Act notices in December 2017, displacing an estimated 1,683 workers — signaling an acceleration from November and down 2% versus December 2016. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 19 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 286 |
| Transportation | 2 | 82 |
| Utilities | 1 | 73 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 42 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 36 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 286 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Transportation reported 82 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | 659 |
| Kings | 2 | 354 |
| Tioga | 1 | 161 |
| Rochester | 1 | 142 |
| Westchester | 2 | 111 |
New York saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 39% of all affected workers with 659 workers across 8 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | 659 |
| Brooklyn | 2 | 354 |
| Owego | 1 | 161 |
| Rochester | 2 | 144 |
| Buchanan | 1 | 73 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 19 | 1,559 |
| Layoff | 3 | 124 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIKE, Inc. (Niketown Midtown) | New York | 357 | Closure | |
| Lutheran Augustana Center for Extended Care & Rehabilitation (NYU Langone Health) | Brooklyn | 286 | Closure | |
| Sanmina | Owego | 161 | Closure | |
| Amesbury Truth | Rochester | 142 | Closure | |
| Black Lexington Group, LLC (44th St) | New York | 101 | Closure | |
| APTIM Services, LLC (@ Indian Point Energy Center) | Buchanan | 73 | Layoff | |
| Black Lexington Group, LLC (Broadway) | Brooklyn | 68 | Closure | |
| Black Lexington Group, LLC (Reade) | New York | 62 | Closure | |
| AVX Corporation (Olean Advanced Products) | Olean | 60 | Closure | |
| Citizen Watch Company of America, Inc. (Warehouse & Distribution Operating Units) | Woodside | 59 | Closure | |
| Mashable | New York | 49 | Layoff | |
| Innside Ventures, LLC (Food and Beverage Department) | New York | 46 | Closure | |
| CareConnect Insurance | East Hills | 42 | Closure | |
| Blue Ridge Capital, L.L.C. ( White Plains) | Tarrytown | 38 | Closure | |
| ASM Research | Batavia | 36 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from NIKE, Inc. (Niketown Midtown) at its New York facility, reporting 357 affected workers. Lutheran Augustana Center for Extended Care & Rehabilitation (NYU Langone Health) followed with 286 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.