New York Layoffs — September 2019
Employers in New York submitted 31 WARN Act notices in September 2019, putting at risk an estimated 1,424 workers — down from August and down 35% versus September 2018. The average filing covered 46 workers, with 25 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 143 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 134 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 115 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 62 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 52 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 49 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 143 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 134 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | 586 |
| Bronx | 6 | 200 |
| Onondaga | 2 | 113 |
| Westchester | 2 | 90 |
| Clinton | 1 | 83 |
New York absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 41% of all affected workers with 586 workers across 11 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | 586 |
| Bronx | 6 | 200 |
| Plattsburgh | 1 | 83 |
| Brooklyn | 1 | 82 |
| Armonk | 1 | 80 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 25 | 1,290 |
| Layoff | 6 | 134 |
The high proportion of closures (91% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in New York's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concorde Medical Group PLLC | New York | 115 | Closure | |
| 57th Street, LLC dba Kingside & The Roof | New York | 107 | Closure | |
| Empire State Brewing Corp. d/b/a Heartland Brewery | New York | 96 | Closure | |
| IntraPac International | Plattsburgh | 83 | Closure | |
| Lane Bryant | Brooklyn | 82 | Closure | |
| General Parts Distribution, LLC dba Carquest Auto Parts | Armonk | 80 | Closure | |
| F.G.W.J. Food | New York | 73 | Closure | |
| Johnson and Hoffman | Carle Place | 63 | Closure | |
| Sure Winner Foods (Distribution Center) | Syracuse | 63 | Closure | |
| Briad Restaurant Group LLC dba Fridays | Bronx | 62 | Closure | |
| ACCO Brands USA | Ogdensburg | 62 | Closure | |
| AllianceBernstein L.P. (Phase 7 - NYC) | New York | 51 | Layoff | |
| Merastar Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Kemper | DeWitt | 50 | Closure | |
| Pet Partners | Wilton | 49 | Closure | |
| Warner Media, LLC (formerly Time Warner Inc.) | New York | 49 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Concorde Medical Group PLLC at its New York facility, reporting 115 affected workers. 57th Street, LLC dba Kingside & The Roof followed with 107 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.