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New Jersey Unemployment Holds As Nearly 10,000 Jobs Created
New Jersey's unemployment rate held at 9 percent in February, according to state labor department numbers. That's the third month in a row.
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New Jersey's unemployment rate held at 9 percent in February, according to state labor department numbers. That's the third month in a row.
For many in this economy, the fact that they are unemployed isn't their fault. But some people are being denied a new job because they currently are without one.
On Friday, we'll get the January unemployment figures from the Labor Department, but today a job fair was being held in Nassau County.
The December unemployment numbers may have been good news, but people in the Tri-State Area still need jobs.
The state Labor Department says preliminary estimates indicate total nonfarm wage and salary employment grew to 3,881,000.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has pledged to combat high unemployment rates for young minorities throughout the state.
The Democrat says there are thousands of unemployed veterans in counties across New York state.
You know the saying "insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results?" That's what "The Rehirement Coach" Rafe Gomez believes when it comes to getting hired.
With a high unemployment rate nationwide, returning veterans face a huge challenge joining the workforce.
"You have a lot of kids graduating college, can't find jobs, that's what happened in Cairo. That's what happened in Madrid. You don't want those kind of riots here," Bloomberg said.
Stocks plunged Friday and ended an otherwise positive trading week on a sour note after a dismal jobs report renewed fears of another recession.
The Dow Jones industrial average at one point was down more than 500 points. It's now down 436 at 10,973.
With New Jersey's unemployment rate outpacing the nation, Gov. Chris Christie visited Port Newark on Wednesday to tout a $500 million deal that could lead to 800 new jobs.
As college students celebrate graduation, many now know the harsh reality of joining the long lines of job-seekers. At Rutgers University, students were back on campus trying to find work at a job fair.
A bill co-sponsored by Republicans and Democrats would spread the $300 per employee tax increase over several years rather than require full payment starting in July. It would reduce this year's tax increase to $130 per employee.
In New York City, where roughly 10 percent of revenue comes from Washington, thousands of locally-based federal workers would be furloughed.
Legislation that would extend the amount of time that jobless residents in New Jersey could receive unemployment benefits has been sent to Gov. Chris Christie's desk.
There was positive economic news announced Friday. The unemployment rate has taken an unexpected drop, falling to a two-year low of 8.8 percent.
The list was compiled by comparing one-year job change numbers of the cities with the national employment average increase of 0.8 percent.
New evidence on Friday morning revealed that the economy added 192,000 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate dropped to 8.9 percent—the lowest in almost two years.
The job market is really tough right now, and it's expected to stay that way for a long time. In Westchester, though, a workshop was held to give those who lost their job in the recession some hope of reinvention.
The state Legislature recently passed a measure mandating that the Labor Department rework the site so jobless residents can access claims information anytime.
On the billions of dollars states borrowed from the federal government to pay unemployment benefits during the recession, $1.3 billion in interest was coming due this Fall.
State employees are providing some tips for Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy as he prepares to tackle a budget deficit projected to top $3 billion.
The nation's unemployment rate dropped to 9.4 percent last month, its lowest level in 19 months.
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An MTA bus crashed into a Burger King overnight in Kensington, Brooklyn.
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Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
New York's weather calls for a cloudy day Monday, with rising humidity and increasing shower chances.
Rahway, New Jersey's mayor said multiple people are in custody after a police detective was shot and injured while executing a warrant.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
A police detective was shot Wednesday night while serving a warrant in Rahway, New Jersey.
Palestinian youth held a news conference at a community center in New Jersey condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States Wednesday.
President Joe Biden intervened Wednesday after NJ Transit's negotiations with the union representing engineers stalled.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing pilot Christopher Kucera and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
In his address to Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized pro-Palestinian protests in the U.S., calling protesters "useful idiots."
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates.
Thousands of protesters descended on Washington, chanting "Free, Free Palestine," and some tried to block streets ahead of Netanyahu's speech.
As the internet buzzes about Kamala Harris and her "brat summer," NYC Mayor Eric Adams has some advice for the likely Democratic nominee: Be herself.
New Yorkers in communities without easy access to supermarkets must decide what's more valuable? Time or money.
State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
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The 2024 Paris Olympics start Friday, and NYC triple jumper Salif Mane is ready to represent the Bronx and Fairleigh Dickinson University.
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New Yorkers in communities without easy access to supermarkets must decide what's more valuable? Time or money.
The Fordham Business Improvement District in the Bronx said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops.
Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive.
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The situation for a NYCHA tenant has gone from bad to worse after ankle-deep water inundated her Brooklyn apartment during a storm.
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As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
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The 2024 Paris Olympics start Friday, and New York City triple jumper Salif Mane is ready to show the world just how far he can fly.
An MTA bus crashed into a Burger King in Brooklyn overnight after police say the driver suffered a heart attack. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's sudden pause on congestion pricing is facing two new lawsuits. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.