Jobless Rate Falls to 3.7 Percent in April
Unemployment in Central New York dropped to 3.7 percent in April, marking a record low for the month. The figure reflects continued strength in the local labor market with sustained hiring across sectors.
18 May 2001
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 18, 2001
Page
1
Unemployment in Central New York dropped to 3.7 percent in April, marking a record low for the month. The figure reflects continued strength in the local labor market with sustained hiring across sectors.
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