Hudson Valley Unemployment rates

Throughout the lower Hudson Valley, State Labor Department officials gave us the July unemployment rates in the region as follows:

•Westchester County, 3.9 percent, compared with 3.6 percent in June and 4 percent in July 2006;

•Putnam County, 3.5 percent, compared with 3.3 percent in June and 3.7 percent in July 2006;

•Rockland County, 4 percent, compared with 3.7 percent in June and 4.1 percent in July 2006;

•Orange County, 4.4 percent, compared with 4.2 percent in June and 4.5 percent in July 2006;

•Dutchess County, 4 percent, compared with 3.9 percent in June and 4.1 percent in July 2006;

•Kingston area, 4.4 percent, compared with 4.1 percent in June and 4.5 percent in July 2006.

Westchester Job Market Update

BY JOHN GOLDEN

(Westchester County Business Journal)

Westchester County and the lower Hudson Valley showed modest gains in the number of private-sector jobs in July compared with a year ago, even as unemployment rates in the region rose slightly from June, the state Department of Labor recently reported.

The state’s seasonally adjusted private-sector job count increased by 5,500 from June, a 0.1 percent increase that matched the national job-growth rate in the private sector, said Nancy Dunphy, deputy commissioner for employment security in Albany.

Private-sector jobs in the state totaled 7,248,800, an increase of 87,500 jobs or 1.2 percent from July 2006. The state’s growth rate for that period lagged slightly behind the national rate in July of 1.4 percent.

Nonfarm jobs overall in the state rose to 8,708,700 in the same one-year period, an increase of 95,600 jobs or 1.1 percent. Nationally, the number of nonfarm jobs in July increased by 1.3 percent from July 2006.

From July of the previous year, the Putnam-Rockland-Westchester market expanded to 587,500 nonfarm jobs, an increase of 6,400 jobs, or 1.1 percent. Of that total, private-sector jobs increased by 5,300, or 1.1 percent.

The July count of nonfarm jobs in the Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown market was 257,300, an increase of 2,700 jobs, or 1.1 percent, from July 2006. Private-sector jobs increased by 2,100, or 1 percent.

The Kingston employment market had the highest percentage increase in July from the previous year, 2.2 percent, with 65,800 nonfarm jobs reported there. Private-sector jobs in the area increased by 1,300, or 2.6 percent.

Tarrytown, NY Jobs

The village of Tarrytown is adjacent to the Hudson River. Tarrytown serves as the headquarters for the following large companies: Hitachi, Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics, Kraft Foods, and PGMS, among others.

Emisphere Technologies, Inc has openings for a Sr. Scientist Process Development - Chemistry and for a Project Manager position.

Other Tarrytown openings include: Marketing Manager, Financial Specialist, Master Planner.

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Somers, NY Jobs

The suburban town of Somers is about a 50 minute Metro Commuter Railroad ride from Grand Central Station. Somers is known as the 'cradle of the American circus', as it is where Mr. Bailey brought his first African Elephant, named 'Old Bet.'

IBM has 2 job openings in Somers, one for an engineer/program admin, another for an accountant co-op.

Gary Lerman, CPA, PLLC has an opening for a staff accountant.

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Scarsdale, NY Jobs

Scarsdale is a northern suburb of New York City. It earned a spot on Money Magazine's "Top 25 Earning Towns". Scarsdale is associated with many of the rich and famous, including Liza Minelli, Yoko Ono, and Linda McCartney.

Amari Clinic has an opening for a front desk coordinator, and People's United Bank has openings for financial service associates.

Other opportunities include: field assistant (construction company) and bank teller.

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Rye / Rye Brook, NY Jobs

The city of Rye has a rich history. John Jay, a Founding Father and First Supreme Court Justice, lived in and is buried in Rye. Rye is also home to Playland, a historic amusement park. Playland houses one of the oldest wooden roller coasters in the northeast: the Dragon Coaster.

The village of Rye Brook has been designated as a "Tree City USA", a titled given by the Arbor Day Foundation. Rye Brook has 6 parks and was once the location of the headquarters of Kraft Foods and IBM.

Mary Bolger Personnel has many job openings in Rye, including: trade assistant, powerpoint receptionist, and executive assistant.

There are also openings for a retail pharmacist and a supervising pharmacist.

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Purchase, NY Jobs

Purchase is a hamlet located in the town of Harrison, New York. Purchase is home to the headquarters of Pepsi Co. Inc, Mastercard Worldwide, and Atlas Air, Inc. Purchase is also home to the Westchester County Airport.

The Boyce Group currently has an opening for a relationship manager, and Madison Pension Services is actively seeking a pension consultant.

Other opportunities include: associate brand manager, mutual funds/insurance attorney.

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Pound Ridge, NY Jobs

The town of Pound Ridge is in the eastern corner of Westchester County. It boasts famous names such as lifelong resident Vera Wang, actor Mike Myers, and press secretary for President George W. Bush (01-03) Ari Fleischer.

Free Enterprise is searching for an Editor/IT/AV in Pound Ridge.

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Ossining, NY Jobs

The town of Ossining is well known as the town that houses Sing Sing Correctional Facility, a famous New York state prison. Ossining is a very diverse town that boasts great schools, shopping, and historic districts.

Worldwide Trade Partners LLC is looking to fill a Tax Professional position in Ossining.

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New Rochelle, NY Jobs

New Rochelle is the seventh largest city in New York, and the second largest city in Westchester County. It is only 16 miles from Grand Central Station.

Cosi has openings for managers and shift leaders. Lippman Eyecare Centers has openings for an Ophthamalic Tech and Receptionist.

A mid-sized real estate company in New Rochelle is searching for someone to cover a three month span as an administrative assistant.

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Mount Kisco, NY Jobs

Named the "Best Family Town" by InTown Magazine, Mount Kisco has a lot to offer. There is something for everyone; plenty of shopping surrounded by woodsy nature.

People's United Bank has an opening for a Financial Service Associate in Mount Kisco.

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Mamaroneck, NY Jobs

The town of Mamaroneck has 2 villages: Larchmont and the Village of Mamaroneck. Although the majority of the population live in these 2 villages, the majority of the land in Mamaroneck is an unincorporated area.

Advanced Communications Inc. has an opening for a Cable TV/Internet/Phone Installer.

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Hawthorne, NY Jobs

A forty minute train ride from Grand Central Station, Hawthorne is a small hamlet located at the center of Westchester County. Hawthorne is named after Nathaniel Hawthorne's daughter, Rose, who founded Rosary Hill Home for those fighting incurable cancer.

Seacoast Electric Company has a job opening in Hawthorne for inside sales.

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Harrison, NY Jobs

Are you a baseball fan? Then Harrison just might be the place for you! Babe Ruth owned a house and frequently played golf at the Westchester County Club in Harrison. Joe Torre, manager of the Yankees, also lives in Harrison.

Harrison has a lot to offer aside from sports history, including job opportunities.

Positions include: staff accountant, credit processor, and controls officer. Citigroup has numerous opportunities available.

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Elmsford, NY Jobs

The village of Elmsford may only have a population of 5,000 people, but there are many job opportunities in this area available to seekers.

JP Morgan Chase is looking for the right person to become a personal banker with the company. Opportunities with BioScrip include a financial analyst and a pricing analyst.

Other positions include a security operations manager, product data specialist, and senior product gift designer.


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Bronxville, NY Jobs

The village of Bronxville is located 15 miles north of Manhattan. Bronxville seems to be a breeding ground for famous people ... John F. Kennedy, Ed McMahon, and Dick Clark are all either natives or residents!

Job opportunities available in Bronxville include an executive chef and a senior maintenance manager. DR Human Resources is looking for an electrical field technician.

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Bedford, NY Jobs

The town of Bedford has 3 hamlets: Beford Hills, Bedford Village, and Katonah. One of the landmarks in Bedford is a 300 year old tree along Route 22, which is appropriately named "The Bedford Oak".

The Blumburg Group has an opening for a Telemarketer/Telemarketing Representative.


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Armonk, NY Jobs

The friendly city of Armonk is full of local charm. All businesses in Armonk, NY are locally owned and operated, except two gas stations! The Armonk Outdoor Art Show takes place here annually and draws a large crowd.

IBM, located in Armonk, has job openings for a Planning Tax Advisor and a Market Intelligence Analyst, among others.

Citigroup is searching for a Financial Center Manager, and Heraeus has an opening for a Project Manager.


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Ardsley, NY Jobs

The village of Ardsley, NY, is in the Town of Greenburgh. It consists of about 4,200 residents.

Sprint has 2 jobs openings in Ardsley: a manager of Inst & Maintenance position and a manager Rf Engineer.

A Safety & Security Manager is needed at InterContinental Hotels Group.

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