June 06, 2003
According to the New York State Labor Department's most recent monthly press release, the Syracuse MSA is the fastest growing Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in New York State.
In comparing year over year employment figures, the Syracuse MSA had the largest employment growth of all other New York State MSAs during the period of April 2003 over April 2002. The Syracuse MSA had 3,500 more employed persons in April 2003 than in April 2002. It is evident that our region remains strong and as a result of its diverse economy has protected itself from the economic hardships suffered throughout the nation enough to supply employment opportunities demanded by the residents of the Syracuse MSA. The Syracuse MSA includes Onondaga, Oswego, Madison and Cayuga counties.
The list below summarizes the employment figures for the New York State MSAs.
MSA Job Growth
April, 2003 vs. 2002
Syracuse MSA 3,500
Dutchess County PMSA 1,600
Nassau-Suffolk MSA 1,300
Newburgh NY-PA MSA 600
Glens Falls MSA 200
Jamestown MSA 200
Elmira MSA -300
Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA -600
Buffalo-Niagara Falls MSA -800
Binghamton MSA -2,400
Rochester MSA -7,600
New York PMSA (eight counties) -47,500
New York City (five boroughs) -50,400
For more Labor Force Statistic information visit the NYS Deparment of Labor website.
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