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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES NEW REGISTRY FOR CON...

December 9, 2024

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10:30 AM EST

Learn more about NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES NEW REGISTRY FOR CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS ENGAGED IN PUBLIC WORK AND COVERED PRIVATE PROJECTS

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TRAINING NEW YORKERS FOR GOOD PAYING JOBS OF THE FUTURE: GOVERNOR...

Governor Hochul announced more than $15.5 million in additional grants to support the training of more than 2,100 workers.

Learn more about TRAINING NEW YORKERS FOR GOOD PAYING JOBS OF THE FUTURE: GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $15.5 MILLION AWARDED THROUGH THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

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Money in Your Pockets: Ahead of January 1, 2025 Start Date for Fi...

Governor Hochul kicked off a statewide campaign to raise awareness of New York’s first-in-the-nation paid prenatal leave policy.

Learn more about Money in Your Pockets: Ahead of January 1, 2025 Start Date for First-in-the-Nation Paid Prenatal Leave, Governor Hochul Announces New Campaign to Mobilize Eligible New Yorkers

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Governor Hochul Encourages New Yorkers to "Think Big, Shop Small!...

Governor Hochul encouraged New Yorkers to support small, local businesses during the holiday shopping season to help build vibrant communities.

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDS OVER $7 MILLION IN WORK...

November 26, 2024

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10:48 AM EST

Learn more about NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDS OVER $7 MILLION IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

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GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW YORK STATE’S FIRST CUSTOM...

November 25, 2024

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3:38 PM EST

Learn more about GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW YORK STATE’S FIRST CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE STRATEGY TO IMPROVE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDS OVER $1 MILLION IN WORK...

November 21, 2024

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2:20 PM EST

Learn more about NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDS OVER $1 MILLION IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS TO THE HUDSON VALLEY

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDS NEARLY $800,000 IN WORK...

November 20, 2024

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11:28 AM EST

Learn more about NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDS NEARLY $800,000 IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS TO THE MOHAWK VALLEY

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MEDIA ADVISORY: PUBLIC SUBSIDY BOARD MEETING

December 4, 2024

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1:04 PM EST

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Local Area Unemployment Rates

State Labor Department Releases Preliminary October 2024 Area Une...

November 19, 2024

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12:30 PM EST

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