July 19: New York State Department of Labor Reports a Gain of 15,500 Jobs in June

The New York State Department of Labor reported a gain of 15,500 jobs statewide in June.  Employment in the state is up 1.1% over a year ago, less than the nationwide gain of 1.6%.  The BLS reported a loss of 6,000 jobs in New York City in June, though employment is up 1.4% over a year ago.