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Keywords: VIEWPOINT EN VIEWPOINT 8 8 1 03/06/23 20230227 NES 230227 New York's immigrant population plays a vital role in the city, filling jobs across industries and skill levels and adding flavor to the world-renowned melting pot. As reporters Cara Eisenpress and Caroline Spivack noted in this week's Crain's Forum (starting on page 15), labor force participation among immigrants has hit a two-decade low. [Extracted from the article]

Americans place a strong emphasis on the idea of second chances. We support the Clean Slate Act that is under consideration in the state Legislature this session, because it will offer people with a criminal conviction a second chance. [Extracted from the article]

Information about Career Awareness and Job Expo held at the Maher Terminals in Elizabeth, New Jersey organized by the Port of New York and New Jersey in April 2018, is presented. Topics include the initiatives of the port to create awareness in school and college students, employment opportunities provided by the port, and workforce planning. It offers information on the speakers of the expo.

The article mentions the IndTV network of Al Gore. A hundred New York University students showed up recently to hear a pitch by three executives of the fledgling network. They were seeking to fill entry-level "digital correspondent" positions. The trio said the startup would "change the future of TV" but offered very few specifics about programming, focus areas or--key to the audience--salary levels. Was there a less than thundering response? Weeks later the recruiters sent out an e-mail message to attendees in which they extended the time for applications.

The article discusses the role of cultural institutions in the economic development of a city. Museums, nonprofit art galleries and theaters have become one of the fastest growing job categories in New York over the years. A thriving cultural environment has become a leverage for urban centers competing globally. However, there are potential problems associated with link between economic development and culture.

Provides information on job vacancies for stage performers in New York City, New York as of July 3, 1998. Auditions for teenagers conducted by NETworks; Performers sought by Barkley Kalpak Associates; Auditions for the production of `The Cleansing of George Cuthbert,' by Big Sky Productions.

Announces job openings for theater staff and technical positions in New York. Production assistant for a solo show; Resident stage manager for North Shore Music Theatre; Properties manager for Manhattan Theatre Club; Director and stage manager for the Spotlight Theatre Company.

The article reports that a coalition from business, labor and legislative communities called on the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor to immediately fill the almost 500 job vacancies across the ports to address delays that forced shipping companies to divert their business.

The article discusses the growing number of technology companies that are moving to New York City. The city has attracted young people around the globe who are looking to launch startups and make their fortunes in technology, with employment in the sector growing by 30 percent between 2006 and 2011 to 120,000 jobs. Networking and advocacy organization NYTech Meetup has added 12,000 members in 2012 for a total of 30,000.

The article offers news briefs related to businesses in New York as of January 7, 2013. The New York State Department of Health says that the hydrofracking is a safe method to get natural gas. The U.S. Department of Labor will hold a legal action on the $1.09 million liquidated damages, back wages and interest to 255 employees to be payed by Chinese restaurants such as Golden Rod Restaurant Corp. in New Rochelle. The Verizon Wireless will open 135 job vacancies in the New York metro area.

The article reports on the business relocation and job vacancies offered by A La Carte Business Services. It states that the hiring and relocation are part of the companies expansion plans. It mentions that owner Chris Belna was the firm's only employee from her home in Salina, New York before moving to Old Liver Road. It also says that a total of six employees plus its owner will be the goal of the firm.

The article informs about the increasing demand of office spaces and technological jobs in Manhattan, New York City which is stated to become a center location of local tech networking groups and mixers. It offers information on the blooming network of tech-driven marketing firms, angel groups and venture capital such as Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., Silicon Alley. It offers information related to high technology facilities and rents of office spaces in Manhattan.

The article informs about the job vacancies in the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) board of directors for the positions of director for election districts created by the resignations of Jose Vargas and Robert Astrowsky; and vacancies to be filled by the Special Election to be held in 2016.

The article reports on the expected increase in solar energy-related jobs in 2010 in New York. RexCorp Realty property manager Jeffrey Poritzky states that going green is very important to help reduce cost and lessen the impact of global warming. Town supervisor Mary Beth Murphy notes that people are looking for innovative ways to conserve energy and protect the environment.

The article reports on the possible benefits that area companies will get from the 700 million U.S. dollar contract won by SRCTec Inc. in New York. The contract to upgrade the company's counter-improvised explosive devices (IED) system for the Army is noted to create 25 million U.S. dollars work for subcontractors, with companies in Syracuse area to receive half of the said amount. SRCTec vice president Drew James states that the new contract will expand the capabilities of the system.

The article reports on the challenges facing the Generation Next in finding a job in New York. It cites a survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers which found that companies planned to hire 22% fewer graduates in 2009. It shows that applications at Teach for America Inc. have increased to 40% in 2009 for 3,800 to 4,000 teacher slots. INSET: HIRING IS HAPPENING.

The article presents the Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series (HWOL) which showed the decline in the online advertised job vacancies in Hudson Valley, New York in May 2007. According to Gad Levanon, economist at the Conference Board, the number of online advertised vacancies has been on a downward trend. In this connection, the job outlook is clearly a contributing factor in consumer confidence shrinking to its lowest point in nearly two decades.

The article offers news briefs related to New York City. According to a study by the city's Department of City Planning, there is a shortage of supermarkets in Harlem, eastern Queens, northeast Brooklyn and Bronx. Model train maker Lionel will move its headquarters to New York City from Chesterfield, Michigan. It states that the weakening of economy has led to fall in job vacancies in New York City.

The article focuses on job positions opening and closing in the art world. Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Philippe de Montebello's departure is mentioned. Candidates vying for his position are British Museum chief Neil MacGregor and Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) chief Glenn D. Lowry. Attention is also paid to directors Kathy Halbreich, Nicholas Serota, and Paola Antonelli.

The article presents advertisements for job openings and business services in New York.

The article reports on the resolution proposed by Legislator Ed Romaine to fill in government job vacancies in Suffolk County, New York. Democrat County Executive Steve Levy predicted that taxes in the county would double as a result of the proposal. According to finance chief Fred Pollert, it is a common practice for government and large corporation to leave slots open when they have a lot of employees or large amount of turnover.

This article reports that the demand for information technology (IT) talent in New York City is intensifying. Financial services firms, fully recovered from the hangover caused by their IT spending and hiring binge in the late 1990s, are hiring again. Much of the activity has been spurred by the wave of corporate scandals, which have in turn created a niche for computer professionals who help firms comply with new regulatory and legal requirements. In the first nine months of the year, the number of computer systems design jobs climbed 7.1% from the year-earlier period, according to employment data from economist Barbara Byrne Denham of Jones Lang LaSalle. Overall, the city had about 45,000 IT jobs in September, according to the Office of the New York City Comptroller. University enrollment in area computer science and engineering programs is on the wane, and changes in federal immigration policy have made it harder to import workers.

The article presents news related to business in New York City. According to an analysis by the publication "New York State," the city gained 25,800 jobs in the first seven months of the year. Iconix Brand Group Inc. plans to make a bid for Tommy Hilfiger Corp. Bank of America is in the market for an office lease of between 250,000 and 500,000 square feet. Law firms in the city are scrambling to snap up talent from the now-defunct Coudert Brothers.

Discusses a survey suggesting that more companies in Long Island, New York expect to hire new staffers in 2005 than at any other point since the terrorist attacks of 2001. Challenges faced by companies in seeking out talent needed to fill positions; Correlation of the continued availability of a highly trained workforce to the lack of affordable housing.

This article reports that upstate New York is competing on a national level to attract and retain highly qualified engineers needed to fill sudden increases in job openings. Labor analysts said that the region's engineering shortages only will be solved by retaining engineering students here upon graduation, retraining engineers to fill new jobs, and recruiting on a national level. Roger Evans, principal economist at the New York State Department of Labor's Syracuse office said that anytime one is looking for a highly specific skill for an engineer, it does require a nationwide job search, whether one is in Syracuse or Timbuktu.

Focuses on the amount of funds allotted for the redevelopment of Northport Movie Theater by the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency in New York City. Area of the entertainment center; Increase on the availability of jobs; Description on the interior design of the theater.

Reports on the commercial zoning of the Enterprise Park at Calverton. Number of expected jobs; 'Inheritance' of the site from the U.S. Navy; Renovation plans for the two runways in the site.

Focuses on difficulties being faced in filling the increasing number of vacancies for top executive posts in New York hospitals. Factors responsible for the increase in vacancies in reputed hospitals; Highlights of executive resignations that have taken place in the city; Speculations of health care recruitment experts about the market; Procedure of selecting candidate for the vacant posts.

Reports on an increase in employments in the drug industry in New York City despite of economic slow down in the market. Percentage increase in salary and jobs in the industry between 1996 and 2002; Reason behind the growth in employees hiring in the drug industry; Comparison between number of people employed during 1996 and 2001; Drug companies which dominated the employment in the city.

Reports on the plight of temporary workers in Manhattan, New York. Impact of economic downtown on wages and benefits of employees; Fall in employment opportunities for temporary workers in March 2002; Reason for a decrease in employment opportunities of temporary workers.

Reports on the decrease of the number of immigrants in New York City. Percentage of the drop of immigrants; Curtailment of the easy access to visas; Reduction of the number of jobs available.

Reports the business recovery of New York City after the September 11 terrorist attacks. Impact of the terrorist attacks on the economy; Growth of job opportunities; Percentage of employee needed.

Focuses on the plans of John Jay LaValle, Republican town supervisor, for the town of Brookhaven in New York City. Enhancement of the Web site of the state; Creation of job opportunities; Increase on the amount of public expenditures.

Focuses on decrease in the number of technology jobs in Long Island, New York state as of November 2001. Companies who implemented retrenchment policy; Kinds of candidates joining the applicant pool; Observation made by chief economist at the Long Island Association with regard to technology job market.

Focuses on the problems faced by fresh graduates and librarians in New York. Shortage of job openings; Factors causing the job crisis and unemployment; Significance of library administration and ethics.

Presents information on job vacancies for film and television actors and actresses in New York City, New York as of July 3, 1998. Screen Actors Guild members sought by Byron Crystal; Schedules of the auditions; Casting for the film `The Neighbor.'

The article announces a job opening for a recordkeeper for the deferred compensation plan of the city of Syracuse, New York, valued at 85 million dollars.

The article reports that local recruiters are doing internal hiring as unemployment in New York City dropped to 6.3% at the end of 2014. It notes that recruitment firms need more recruiters due to better business backed by economic growth and need to fight international cybercrime. It asserts that new positions are focused on big data, analytics and market science.

Reports that the job market is growing more rapidly than the total population of Syracuse, New York, according to the New York Department of Labor. Decline in the labor force of Syracuse; Increase in number of employed people and the number of unemployed people looking for jobs.