June 14: The New York State Department of Labor Reported a Gain of 12,300 Jobs Statewide in May

The New York State Department of Labor reported a gain of 12,300 jobs statewide in May. Employment in the state is up 1.1% over a year ago, less than the nationwide gain of 1.6%.  The BLS reported a gain of 11,300 jobs in New York City in May.  These gains reversed some weakness in city employment growth in March and April and raised year-over-year job growth to 1.8%.