New York unemployment statistics

As of October, 2008 New York State has an unemployment rate of 5.7%. It has taken a zig-zag upwards path to getting there. And with the announced layoffs of Citibank and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch you can be sure that the unemployment rate in New York will continue to trend upwards.


If you are looking to file an unemployment claim in the state of New York, go to http://www.labor.state.ny.us/ui/ui_index.shtm to learn more.