May 17: The New York State Department of Labor Reported a Gain of 6,700 Jobs Statewide in April

The New York State Department of Labor reports the state gained 6,700 jobs in April.  Employment is up 1.2% statewide over last year, slightly below the 1.5% gain nationwide.  The BLS reports jobs in New York City were up 1.8% in April over a year ago.