Department of Labor

Labor Statistics for the North Country Region Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties

Private sector jobs in the North Country rose over the year by 1,300, or 1.1 percent, to 115,200 in August 2017. Job gains were largest in educational and health services (+500), trade, transportation and utilities (+500), other services (+400) and natural resources, mining and construction (+200). Losses were focused in leisure and hospitality (-300).

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• Largest Private Sector Employers in New York State
• Significant Industries in the North Country Region
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Anthony Hayden
NYS Department of Labor
The North Elba Town Hall, Room 302 
2693 Main Street
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Phone: (518) 523-7157
Fax: (518) 523-8957
E-mail: Anthony.Hayden@labor.ny.gov