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New York state is awarding $2.5 million to programs in Syracuse and Albany that aim to help at-risk youth get a job instead of joining a criminal gang.

New York state officials say they were able to return more than $35 million to thousands of workers who weren't paid what they were owed in 2018.

An ad campaign is being launched to raise awareness of the new minimum wage across New York state.

New York officials say the state's unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level on record, dipping to 4 percent for the first time in 30 years.

Inspectors in New York state have begun their annual safety check of amusement rides as the summer gets under way.

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After last week's disappointing March jobs report, the Department of Labor released some rather encouraging news on Thursday.

The Labor Department is releasing its monthly unemployment figures.

Albany, NY (WIBX) - The New York State Senate today passed a measure that will make records about the potential safety of amusement park rides more accessible.

Utica, NY (WIBX) - A new program in cooperation with 5 educational institutions, will provide free Cybersecurity training to Oneida County residents.