Employers in New York went on a hiring frenzy in July.

• Several thousand unemployed New Yorkers were hired in July, marking the city’s best job growth since January.
• The nonprofit sector, performing arts and restaurants were the most notable gainers, while transportation, hospitals and private educational services cut back.
• Manufacturing jobs are still scarce and apparel manufacturers have shed 6,000 jobs since the recession began.

Facts & Figures

• New York added about 24,600 jobs in July.
• New York City’s unemployment rate was 9.4% in July.

Best Quote

“It’s very strong numbers in terms of jobs. Just about every sector performed above their historical averages.” – James Brown, Economist, Labor Department.