August 17: The New York State Department of Labor reported that more than 21,000 jobs were added in the state in July.

The New York State Department of Labor reported that more than 21,000 jobs were added in the state in July.  Over the past year total state employment is up 1.5 percent, matching the 1.5 percent job growth rate nationwide.  Growth in the state was helped by a strong expansion of jobs in New York City. Read more.