New York Layoffs — February 2019
Employers in New York filed 55 WARN Act notices in February 2019, impacting roughly 2,388 workers — representing a pullback from January and up 276% versus February 2018. The average filing covered 43 workers, with 37 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 8 | 518 |
| Retail | 3 | 371 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 215 |
| Information & Technology | 10 | 166 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 96 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 75 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 518 workers across 8 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 371 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | 659 |
| Bronx | 2 | 299 |
| Nassau | 7 | 176 |
| Jefferson | 2 | 168 |
| Monroe | 4 | 164 |
New York saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 659 workers across 18 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | 659 |
| Bronx | 2 | 299 |
| Rochester | 4 | 164 |
| East Syracuse | 2 | 136 |
| Watertown | 1 | 117 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 37 | 1,865 |
| Layoff | 18 | 523 |
The high proportion of closures (78% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in New York's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel New York City Times Square at its New York facility, reporting 215 affected workers. Jet.com, Inc. (Walmart) followed with 160 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for New York's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.