Number of Unemployed declined in Hudson Valley in Dec. Higher than Last Year’s December

WPCNR WESTCHESTERNOMICS. From the Department of Labor. January 23, 2018

The December 2017 unemployment rate for the Hudson Valley Region is 4.3 percent.  That is down from 4.5 percent in November 2017 and up from 4.1 percent in December 2016.

In December 2017, there were 48,500 unemployed in the region, down from 51,500 in November 2017 and up from 44,900 in December 2016.

Year-over-year in December 2017, labor force increased by 15,200 or 1.4 percent, to 1,119,600.

The Hudson Valley Region’s December unemployment rate at 4.3 percent is ranked third among the 10 Labor Market Regions in New York State, trailing the New York City Region (3.9 percent) and the Long Island Region (4.2 percent).

  1. New York City Region 3.9 percent
  2. Long Island Region 4.2 percent
  3. Hudson  Valley Region 4.3 percent
  4. Capital Region 4.4 percent
  5. Finger Lakes Region 5.1 percent
  6. Central New York Region 5.2 percent
  7. Southern Tier Region 5.4 percent
  8. Mohawk Valley Region 5.5 percent
  9. Western New York Region 5.6 percent
  10. North Country Region 6.5 percent

Among the 7 counties in the region, the lowest unemployment rates in December 2017 were recorded in Dutchess County and Putnam County – both came in at 4.1 percent.

  • Dutchess County 4.1 percent
  • Putnam County 4.1 percent
  • Rockland County 4.2 percent
  • Ulster County 4.4 percent
  • Orange County 4.4 percent
  • Westchester County 4.4 percent
  • Sullivan County 5.3 percent

 

 

 

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JIM KILLORAN, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LEADER INTERVIEWED BY JOHN BAILEY ON”PEOPLE TO BE HEARD” ONLINE ON YOUTUBE AND WHITE PLAINS WEEK DOT COM

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Historical Society Celebrates George Washington’s Birthday– Sunday, February 25 — 1 to 3 PM

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WPCNR GOINGS ON ABOUT TOWN. From the White Plains Historical Society. January 22, 2018:

The White Plains Historical Society celebrates George Washington’s 286th Birthday, Sunday February 25, 2018 at the Jacob Purdy House (Washington’s Headquarters), a National Historic Site, 60 Park Avenue, White Plains, NY 10603 1:00PM-3:00PM. Free admission and refreshments.

The event begins at 1:00PM Flag-raising ceremony as revolutionary war re-enactors are marched by General Washington. Guest speaker, Eastchester Town Historian, Dick Forliano will talk about “Westchester County and George Washington”.

“During the Revolutionary War, Washington was here in White Plains on two key dates, said John Vorperian, Society President,(shown in photograph above with President Washingon) “It’ll be interesting to hear how Washington led his troops through the County against the King George’s forces.”

 

For more information call 914.328.1776; e-mail [email protected] or visit: www.whiteplainshistory.org

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NY On Amazon Top 20. Latimer Style Going Forward. Fed Visits WCA

WPCNR Monday. From the Westchester County Association January 22, 2018:

In his second week of office, County Executive George Latimer addressed the WCA membership at its 22nd Annual Breakfast on January 10th. He discussed the key initiatives of his new administration and the region’s economic opportunities and challenges:
Collaboration on Economic Development: Latimer highlighted the importance of inclusion and collaboration across the county in order to succeed and get things done. Collaboration with local municipal leaders — especially Urban communities — and the private sector is key. “…we cannot save Westchester if we don’t save Mount Vernon; we cannot save Westchester if we don’t stand by Yonkers,” he said.
Optimism: Although the county is currently facing many challenges, Latimer is confident that the County has the resources, both of money and of will, to fight through the difficulties. “To be an American means you are an optimist. We will get through this moment in time,” he said.
Preparing Westchester for the Future: According to Latimer, Westchester should be proactive in preparing the county for the future. The county’s all-out pitch for Amazon’s second headquarters is the way we should always be thinking. He fully supports the WCA’s “Gigabit Westchester” initiative and said “high-speed broadband would give us a demonstrable, unique selling perspective when attracting new companies.”
 
Government Efficiencies: Latimer supports the increased sharing of government services. While it may mean some jobs are relocated, he said the county and its municipalities must figure out how to deliver services more efficiently. One of his goals will be to work more closely with local municipalities and school districts to increase productivity and lower costs.

FED PAYS A CALL
On January 17th, the WCA hosted the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and top leaders from Westchester’s banking community to discuss how broadband is now an integral part of community development and meets the primary purpose definition of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). This meeting is another step further in the WCA’s initiative of bringing super high speed internet to the County and closing the digital divide.

AMAZON STILL HAS NY ON TOP 20 LIST FOR LOCATION OF HQ
The New York metro area, including the Hudson Valley, is among the list of 20 potential sites for Amazon’s HQ2, potentially impacting the region’s economy in a big way. “It’s kind of a no-brainer in terms of what it would mean for Westchester,” said Bill Mooney, WCA President & CEO. “It would be a huge win for Westchester in so many ways.” Read More Here.

 

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