#newyork

Central New York cities face significant budget shortfalls. Auburn, Cortland, and Watertown are experiencing multi-million dollar deficits. These cities are considering layoffs, pay cuts, and service reductions. Rising health insurance, pension costs, and stagnant state funding contribute to the crisis. Officials are also proposing property tax increases to address the financial gaps.

https://www.syracuse.com/news/2026/05/central-nys-mid-sized-cities-are-slashing-jobs-and-services-amid-a-bruising-budget-crunch.html

New York
San Francisco

New York employees may be allowed to relocate to New Jersey although those spots are full.

Armor-IIMAK will close its Amherst manufacturing plant. This action will lead to 199 job layoffs. Only just over 50 jobs will remain. The French company is consolidating its U.S. operations. A WARN notice was filed regarding these layoffs.

Amherst, New York

https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2026/05/07/armor-iimak-amherst-plant-closing-layoffs.html

McDermott Will & Schulte recently conducted layoffs. The firm separated from a small number of associates. These layoffs occurred across multiple practice areas. The firm stated it is aligning with shifting client needs. Layoffs reportedly extended beyond the New York office.

https://abovethelaw.com/2026/05/newly-merged-top-20-biglaw-firms-growing-pains-include-layoffs/

Saks Global received approval for its reorganization plan. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas granted this approval. The retailer will lay off 16 percent of its corporate workforce. This reduction impacts approximately 640 jobs. Saks Global plans to emerge from bankruptcy this summer.

New York

https://nationaljeweler.com/articles/14939-saks-global-begins-layoffs-reorganization-plans-approved

WK NY had layoffs this week and has already cut upwards of 5% of its staff.

The Estée Lauder Companies increased its planned job cuts. It now plans to eliminate 9,000 to 10,000 positions. This is an increase from the earlier estimate of 5,800 to 7,000 roles. Over 70% of these additional cuts affect point-of-sale demonstration roles. These reductions are part of a shift towards high-growth channels.

https://www.happi.com/breaking-news/more-layoffs-at-estee-lauder/

Saks Global is reducing its corporate headquarters workforce. The company is cutting 16 percent of these positions. This action impacts approximately 640 workers. These layoffs reflect an optimized operational footprint. Saks Global filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year.

New York, New York

https://wwd.com/business-news/retail/saks-global-sets-more-layoffs-at-corporate-office-1238935066/

Nine positions were eliminated at two North Country hospitals. Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital and Alice Hyde Medical Center are affected. President Michelle LeBeau announced the staff reductions. The health system faces rising costs and policy changes. These decisions aim to protect access to care for communities.

Plattsburgh, N.Y.

https://www.wcax.com/2026/04/27/2-north-country-hospitals-announce-layoffs/

Condé Nast recently laid off 16 employees across several brands. These cuts affected staff at Self, Glamour, and Condé Nast Entertainment. The NewsGuild of New York and Condé United union issued an official statement. They reported 33 total layoffs over the past five months. The union expressed concerns about diversity and editorial quality.

New York, New York

https://ouispeakfashion.com/conde-nast-layoffs-draw-union-response/

SelectCare is closing its New York office. This closure will result in 59 employee layoffs. The company filed a WARN notice confirming these job cuts. Layoffs are scheduled to take effect by June 30, 2026. SelectCare did not provide a specific reason for the office closure.

New York, New York

https://whatnow.com/new-york/local-news/major-nyc-home-health-agency-set-to-close-office-50-employees-to-be-laid-off/

The Coca-Cola Company will lay off 41 employees. These job cuts will occur at its Queens office. A WARN filing confirmed the permanent layoffs. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on May 31, 2026. No specific reason for these cuts was disclosed in the filing.

New York City, New York

https://whatnow.com/new-york/local-news/multinational-beverage-giant-to-cut-41-jobs-at-new-york-city-facility/

Us Weekly announced significant staff reductions. The company cut approximately half of its employees. This included the entire social media and español teams. Management cited weaker first-quarter performance as the reason. These layoffs reflect the challenging magazine industry landscape.

New York, New York

https://www.status.news/p/us-weekly-layoffs

I was rif'd in February and I noticed my paycheck was a lot hiring. Looks like they paid out PTO. Anyone else get that paid out? I didn't think they were going to pay PTO because of the new policy that came out last year. Could it be a state rule? I'm in NY.

A new study from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York indicates AI will reshape jobs rather than eliminate them immediately. The report suggests AI will augment more roles than it replaces in the near term. White-collar occupations, including finance and technology, are most exposed to AI tools. This technology is expected to boost productivity without a proportional increase in hiring. However, long-term effects on employment and wages remain uncertain.

New York, NY

https://www.thestreet.com/employment/ai-wont-trigger-mass-layoffs-yet-fed-study-says

Sonder's business recently collapsed. This collapse led to many job terminations. Exactly 101 workers lost their positions. These layoffs affected 11 different hotels. Official filings documented these job losses.

New York City, New York

https://www.crainsnewyork.com/real-estate/commercial/cny-sonder-layoffs-bankruptcy-warn-20260414/

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts plans to reduce its workforce. Fifty-two employees will be permanently laid off. The affected facility is located in the Bronx, New York. A WARN notice was filed with the state Department of Labor. These changes support the company's operational optimization and refranchising strategy.

Bronx, New York

https://whatnow.com/new-york/local-news/major-doughnut-and-coffee-chain-to-cut-52-jobs-at-new-york-facility/

Several Central New York school districts are proposing teacher and staff layoffs. Liverpool, Jamesville-DeWitt, and Fulton City districts plan job reductions. Liverpool Central School District proposes cutting 78 full-time positions. Jamesville-DeWitt expects to cut 35 positions to close a budget gap. Fulton City School District is looking to cut 54 positions due to a $5 million shortfall.

Syracuse, N.Y.

https://www.syracuse.com/schools/2026/04/in-addition-to-liverpool-two-other-cny-school-districts-are-facing-layoffs.html

A few C14s in my team were RIFed as well as a C15. We were under Ross Callan. Offices impacted were Delaware, NY, Texas, and Florida.

Day after the earnings call. Classic.

Have all the NYC office employees scheduled to be laid off this week been notified?

Alden Global Capital initiated staff cuts at Daily News. The Daily News union issued a strong response. These layoffs will reduce the union's membership by 28%. The union called Alden Global Capital a "predatory newspaper owner." They stated the cuts reflect corporate greed, not investment in journalism.

New York City, New York

https://nycclc.org/news/daily-news-union-newsguild-new-york-respond-alden-global

Fiverr announced significant employee reductions. The company is reducing its staff by 30 percent. Artificial intelligence is cited as the reason for these cuts. The layoffs specifically target tech employees. This news was posted on March 30, 2026.

https://fathomjournal.org/d03856ffsmm/9e1ead01-mN_W3NneMHg.html

Citigroup — Citigroup filed three WARN notices tied to subsidiaries at 388 Greenwich Street, New York, posted on March 10, 2026. The layoffs — listed as permanent — are set to begin between April 14–18, 2026, affecting 265 employees across Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (16 employees) and other divisions.

Girl Scouts of the USA approved the sale of the Edith Macy Center Hotel. The property faced declining use and annual financial losses. BMC Benchmark Management Company is now laying off 49 employees. Layoffs will begin on April 30, 2026, and continue until July 13, 2026. This coincides with the hotel's planned closure and decommissioning.

Briarcliff Manor, New York

https://whatnow.com/new-york/local-news/longtime-training-center-near-manhattan-set-to-close-impacting-49-workers/

Spotify's podcast group conducted new layoffs on Monday. Fifteen employees were affected, which is about 3% of the podcast organization's staff. Most job cuts occurred at The Ringer and Spotify Studios. Spotify stated these changes aim to improve execution, speed, and team alignment. The company continues to invest in growth areas like multiformat content and video.

https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/spotify-podcast-layoffs-the-ringer-spotify-studios-1236697019/

I am on maternity leave and have a private office in NY. Have they announced or will be announcing any changes to workplace excellence/ return to office? I just want to know what to expect. My manager said changes were coming but delayed - anyone know when?

Liverpool's school district faces impending job reductions. A large budget shortfall necessitates these staff cuts. Superintendent Chapman estimates up to 80 positions could be eliminated. District spending has risen while student enrollment has decreased. The board reduced a $20 million gap, but layoffs are still expected.

SALINA, N.Y.

https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/liverpool-school-workers-to-face-layoffs-as-budget-deficit-reaches-millions/amp/

North Star Health Alliance announced workforce adjustments across its organization. A few dozen positions are believed to be affected by these changes. The company stated these actions are part of additional operational restructuring. North Star Health Alliance is currently operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. These steps are considered necessary to strengthen the organization for the future.

Watertown, New York

https://www.wwnytv.com/2026/03/20/north-star-announces-workforce-adjustments-few-dozen-positions-possibly-affected/

CBS News is undergoing a new round of layoffs. Approximately six percent of its staff will be impacted. Editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and president Tom Cibrowski are leading this restructuring. The company also announced the closure of CBS News Radio. This service will cease operations on May 22, 2026, eliminating all team positions.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/cbs-news-layoffs-underway-bari-weiss-1236542195/

Goldman Sachs plans a new round of layoffs in April. These cuts will target underperforming employees. They are separate from the bank's usual annual workforce reduction. The firm is adopting a more continuous performance management strategy. This reflects a wider trend across Wall Street.

https://www.peoplematters.in/news/strategic-hr/goldman-sachs-eyes-april-layoffs-of-underperformers-as-performance-scrutiny-rises-48886

Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, has closed. Penguin Young Readers confirmed the closure. This action resulted in layoffs and staff reassignments. Three Dial editors moved to G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers. Other employees were also laid off from Viking and Kokila.

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/99957-layoffs-moves-at-penguin-young-readers-as-dial-imprint-shuttered.html

The New School plans to reduce its workforce by 15%. This reduction will occur through layoffs and eliminating vacant positions. The university faces a $30 million structural deficit. Declining enrollment and increased operating expenses contribute to this deficit. This follows a previous 7% workforce reduction via voluntary buyouts.

New York City, N.Y.

https://www.highereddive.com/news/the-new-school-layoffs-15-percent-workforce-reduction/814974/

Saks Global LLC secured an additional $300 million in bankruptcy funding. The luxury retailer also has a five-year business plan. Over 1,200 Saks employees will face layoffs by May. The company plans to close more than a dozen stores. Saks Global filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January due to debt.

New York, New York

https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/business/layoffs-store-closures-mount-as-saks-global-sees-end-to-bankruptcy-ahead/287-7c396f94-3e3a-49c7-bdf8-56f02b88c5af

Amazon recently laid off hundreds of employees in New York. Approximately 135 corporate staff were cut from its Manhattan office in January. More than 100 other New York-based employees also lost their jobs. These reductions are part of Amazon's broader restructuring efforts. The company plans to eliminate about 16,000 roles globally.

New York, New York

https://www.aol.com/articles/hundreds-nyc-roles-reportedly-included-013504650.html

In New York fashion manufacturers

Omnicom PR agencies and leadership moved to a new New York office. This relocation follows Omnicom's acquisition of Interpublic Group. The move aligns office space with hybrid work patterns and lease considerations. Staff layoffs occurred at OPR agencies in the past quarter. These workforce reductions continued into the first quarter

https://www.mmm-online.com/news/omnicom-pr-relocates-agencies-leadership-in-new-york/

I am looking to begin my mech engineering career at L3Harris on Long Island (Amityville). I’ve seen conflicting views from this forum…Any advice or tips I should know?

Anyone in NY/NJ have a good recommendation that was successful dealing with this God awful company?

Amazon's Lancaster facility will transition to a returns-only center. This change affects 544 current employees. However, officials confirm no employee layoffs will occur. Affected workers can transfer to other nearby Amazon locations or remain at the Lancaster site. Severance packages are available for employees choosing to leave the company.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/no-employee-layoffs-coming-lancaster-041356667.html

Nexstar Media Group implemented layoffs at its New York and Los Angeles stations. These reductions affected WPIX in New York and KTLA in Los Angeles. Roles in newsroom, production, and sales were impacted. Several anchors and meteorologists were among those let go. Nexstar is likely reducing costs due to debt.

https://www.newscaststudio.com/2026/02/25/ktla-wpix-layoffs-226/