Labor Statistics for the Long Island Region Nassau and Suffolk counties
Recent Developments in the Long Island Labor Market
Long Island’s private sector job count grew 0.5 percent in April compared to a year ago. This was on the heels of 2+ percent year-over-year growth in the first three months of this year. Much of the weakness was centered in the construction industry. Specialty trade contractors lost 4,200 jobs over the year. Between March and April, this industry added only 1,700 jobs when firms typically ramp up hiring in April adding 3,200 jobs on average. However, there is some good news on the horizon with the renovation and expansion of Roosevelt Field Mall expected to create 2,800 construction jobs.
Despite the weak headline numbers, over-the-year growth is still strong in several key sectors including professional and business services, health services, and financial activities adding a total of 12,000 jobs. Long Island’s over-the-year private sector growth rate (+0.5 percent) was weaker than the state’s (+1.6 percent) and the nation’s (+1.8 percent).
Other Information of Interest to Long Islanders:
- Statistical Data from Monthly Labor Dept. Press Release and schedule of future releases
- Business Expansions & Contractions on Long Island
- Significant Industries - Long Island Region | 2011
- Industry Clusters - Seeking Synergies for Regional Competitive Advantage
Industry Clusters in New York State
Industry Clusters on Long Island - Other Sources of Employment & Industry Data
- Consumer Price Index
- Population Trends (including "Affirmative Action" Data)
- Why go to school?==> "Value of Education" Calculator
- Labor Laws
For further information:
Shital Patel
Division of Research & Statistics
New York State Dept. of Labor
303 W. Old Country Rd.
Hicksville, NY 11801
fax: 516-433-3799
e-mail: shital.patel@labor.ny.gov