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Dannible to hold manufacturing conference virtually on Oct. 21
SYRACUSE — Syracuse–based accounting firm Dannible & McKee, LLP is set to host its annual manufacturing conference as a virtual event on Oct. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Described as an “industry-focused” conference, it will include presentations on the latest industry trends and economic outlook, concepts and techniques for effective budgeting and planning, […]
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SYRACUSE — Syracuse–based accounting firm Dannible & McKee, LLP is set to host its annual manufacturing conference as a virtual event on Oct. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Described as an “industry-focused” conference, it will include presentations on the latest industry trends and economic outlook, concepts and techniques for effective budgeting and planning, best practices for attracting and retaining employees, and tax issues impacting the manufacturing industry, per a Dannible & McKee announcement about the event.
The firm says the conference is free to attend virtually. Those interested can register for the event at https://www.dmcpas.com/events/manufacturing-conference/.
Presentations
Randy Wolken, president and CEO of MACNY, the Manufacturers Association, will speak on the topic, “New York State Manufacturing: Outlook and Opportunities for the Future.” In this presentation, Wolken will review the current outlook of manufacturing in New York state and highlight the opportunities for growth, as well as the challenges that lie ahead.
Mickel Pompeii and Alex Nitka, both certified public accountants (CPAs) and tax partners at Dannible & McKee, will speak about “State Tax Issues Impacting Manufacturers.”
In describing the presentation, Dannible & McKee says even though the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone over the last 18 months, it has affected state budgets “especially hard.” As a result, states are becoming “increasingly aggressive” in going after manufacturing companies for income and franchise tax, as well as sales and use tax. In this session, Pompeii and Nitka will examine state nexus rules, filing requirements, and how those rules have been changed by COVID-19. They’ll also look at strategies to make sure your company isn’t running “afoul of these rules.” They’ll also look at the recently passed New York State Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) election and what it means for your pass-through entity.
Another presentation, Victor Vaccaro, Jr. and Benjamin Sumner, both CPAs and audit partners at Dannible & McKee, will speak on the topic, “Effective Planning During Uncertain Times.”
Proper budgeting and planning are “critical tools” in helping manufacturers to remain competitive, and the importance of planning is magnified during uncertain times such as the ongoing pandemic, the accounting firm says. However, many manufacturers do not have a formal budgeting or strategic-planning process. In this session, Vaccaro and Sumner will discuss concepts and techniques that will make the budgeting process “more efficient” and analyze how effective budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning can help manufacturers respond to market changes and “continue to achieve their long-term goals.”
The presentations also include Jason Banuski, president of HR One Consulting, discussing the topic, “Keys to Attracting and Retaining Talented Employees.”
In this presentation, Banuski will discuss the labor-market challenges that employers are experiencing and provide insight on what manufacturers can do to ensure they attract and retain top talent.

Oneida County budget doesn’t raise property taxes for ninth year
UTICA, N.Y. — The Oneida County Board of Legislators is considering a 2022 budget and capital plan that has no increase in the property-tax levy for the ninth consecutive year. “One zero is hard enough, but nine straight, including two during a pandemic, is an accomplishment I am very proud of,” Oneida County Executive Anthony
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UTICA, N.Y. — The Oneida County Board of Legislators is considering a 2022 budget and capital plan that has no increase in the property-tax levy for the ninth consecutive year.
“One zero is hard enough, but nine straight, including two during a pandemic, is an accomplishment I am very proud of,” Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Jr. said. “We have been able to do this by controlling discretionary spending, creating efficiencies and through unique revenue sources like the Oneida Nation agreement.”
Picente delivered his budget message on Oct. 5.
The $457 million proposal is a balanced budget that appropriates $114 million in sales-tax revenue, $20.85 million in Oneida Nation revenue, and retires $19 million in debt, per Picente’s office. The six-year capital plan totals $29 million.
“The impacts of COVID-19 are still being felt, but we have successfully managed through economic trials and societal tribulations,” Picente contended “We know this county is on the right path forward. The proof is all around. This budget continues us down that path. It does it by being smart, efficient and fiscally conservative.”
Picente said the increase in sales-tax was a surprise this year and that budgeting for it was a “challenge” for 2022, as the county is considering new trends and a loss of revenue in 2020. He said the county benefited from the inclusion of revenue from internet sales and adjusted an increase from the 2019 budget through the 2022 budget, his office noted.
The budget proposal also restores funding for libraries, humane societies, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Mohawk Valley EDGE.
Oneida County plans to use the $22 million allotted to the county in federal funding from the American Rescue Act for revenue replacement from the past 18 months, continued COVID-19 expenses, and to reduce the need for increased bonding on capital projects.
Picente also said officials will conduct a countywide mental-health assessment to better understand the consequences of the pandemic, assess the system in place, identify gaps, and “bolster services in the community.”
The Oneida County Board of Legislators will vote on the county executive’s 2022 budget proposal at its meeting on Nov. 10, Picente’s office said.
ABA report sheds light on student- debt loads of young lawyers
Ninety percent of young attorneys responding to an American Bar Association (ABA) survey borrowed education loans for their juris doctorate (J.D.) or prior degrees. They owed an average of about $108,000 in J.D. loans and $130,000 in all loans combined at graduation. Of those who borrowed, 80-90 percent indicated their student debt has “in some way disrupted
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Ninety percent of young attorneys responding to an American Bar Association (ABA) survey borrowed education loans for their juris doctorate (J.D.) or prior degrees. They owed an average of about $108,000 in J.D. loans and $130,000 in all loans combined at graduation.
Of those who borrowed, 80-90 percent indicated their student debt has “in some way disrupted the trajectory of their career or personal life, or negatively impacted their financial well-being.” Most borrowers said their debt load caused them to weigh salary more heavily in their job selection than they expected before entering law school.
Those are but a couple of the findings of the 2021 ABA Young Lawyers Division Student Loan Survey, titled “Student Debt: The Holistic Impact on Today’s Young Lawyer.”
Among the 14 percent of survey respondents who did not borrow for law school, most used scholarships and grants (58 percent), personal savings (59 percent), or financial support from friends or family (68 percent) to cover their law-school expenses. Only 34 percent of non-borrowers reported financing their legal education with earnings from working during their time in law school.
The survey was conducted over three weeks in April and May of this year, targeting ABA members aged 36 or under and who graduated law school or were licensed within the last 10 years. AccessLex Institute received complete responses from more than 1,300 young attorneys from across the U.S.
The full survey results are available at: https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/administrative/young_lawyers/2021-student-loan-survey.pdf

Report: 45M Americans expected to bet on NFL games this season
A record 45.2 million Americans (18 percent of the population) plan to wager on the 2021 National Football League (NFL) season, according to a recent research report issued by the American Gaming Association (AGA). The report, issued on Sept. 7, expects that 36 percent more Americans will place a bet on NFL games this season. The AGA attributes
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A record 45.2 million Americans (18 percent of the population) plan to wager on the 2021 National Football League (NFL) season, according to a recent research report issued by the American Gaming Association (AGA).
The report, issued on Sept. 7, expects that 36 percent more Americans will place a bet on NFL games this season. The AGA attributes the rise in betting plans to the expansion of legal sports-betting options and increased enthusiasm overall for the 2021 season.
Sports betting is currently legal in about two-thirds of the states, up from just over one-third of states a year ago.
While NFL betting is projected to rise across all wagering methods, betting with online sportsbooks is expected to see the largest increase over 2020, while illegal bookies are expected to see the slowest growth:
The report found 19.5 million will place a bet online (legal and illegal), up 73 percent from last year, and 10.5 million will place a bet at a physical casino sportsbook, up 58 percent from 2020.
Americans legally wagered nearly $27 billion on sports in the first seven months of 2021, generating more than $350 million in federal, state, and local taxes, according to the AGA.
The AGA says its membership includes commercial and tribal casino operators, U.S.-licensed gaming suppliers, financial institutions, and other key stakeholders in the gaming industry.
The poll was conducted by Morning Consult, on behalf of the AGA, via an online survey August 25-30, among a national sample of 2,200 American adults. The data were weighted to approximate a target sample of adults based on age, educational attainment, gender, race, and region. Results from the full survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percent.

SU College of Law names exec. director of Innovation Law Center
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A man who graduated from the Syracuse University (SU) College of Law in 1999 is the new executive director of the college’s Innovation Law Center (ILC). Brian Gerling takes over the role from M. Jack Rudnick, who will remain connected with the ILC as senior advisor, the College of Law announced on
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A man who graduated from the Syracuse University (SU) College of Law in 1999 is the new executive director of the college’s Innovation Law Center (ILC).
Brian Gerling takes over the role from M. Jack Rudnick, who will remain connected with the ILC as senior advisor, the College of Law announced on Oct. 11. Rudnick is a 1973 graduate of the SU College of Law.
Gerling brings nearly two decades of intellectual property and commercial-litigation experience to the role, the college said. He most recently served the College of Law as an adjunct professor, teaching innovation law and technology-law courses. In his new role, he will continue to teach as a member of the College of Law faculty.
Gerling also will retain his of-counsel affiliation with Syracuse–based law firm Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC, where his practice focuses on intellectual property (IP), data privacy, emerging technology, and economic development.
As ILC executive director, Gerling oversees the center’s applied-learning course — the Innovation Law Practicum — in which students from the College of Law and across Syracuse University gain practical skills and experience assisting companies with IP, regulatory, and market-landscape research, as well as capital sourcing, the college said.
Gerling will work with Professor Shubha Ghosh and the Syracuse Intellectual Property Law Institute to administer the college’s curricular program in technology commercialization law studies. He’ll also direct the New York State Science and Technology Law Center (NYSSTLC), which is a grantee of the Empire State Development´s Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).
“As one of ILC’s brightest alums and biggest advocates — and a former student of its founder Ted Hagelin — Brian brings expertise and enthusiasm to the center. His deep and wide-ranging practice experience in IP law, and especially emerging technology, will enrich our students’ educational experiences,” Craig M. Boise, dean of the SU College of Law, said in a statement. “I look forward to working with Brian to build on Jack Rudnick’s remarkable work expanding ILC and NYSSTLC so that our students continue to get real world experience working with a wide variety of technology clients.”
Gerling said he’s excited to join the Innovation Law Center.
“It is an honor to direct the ILC; it has had such a profound effect on my career. It was my interest in marrying my passion for biotechnology and law that brought me to Syracuse, and Professor Hagelin left an indelible impression on me. I have used the principles and values that I learned at Syracuse Law throughout my career,” Gerling said. “To return to my alma mater in this capacity and to continue Ted’s and Jack’s legacies are both a privilege and deeply satisfying honor. I look forward to working with students interested in technology commercialization and the innovation economy and giving them the skills and practical tools they need for successful careers.”
Gerling serves on the board of the Central New York International Business Alliance and on the technology council of DeWitt–based MACNY, the Manufacturers Association, and he holds other ex-officio board positions. In addition to his law degree from the SU College of Law, Gerling holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Binghamton University.
Rudnick became ILC’s second director in 2013. Since then, he has “dramatically” increased the number of clients served by the ILC and NYSSTLC, across green and clean tech, biotech, autonomous systems, and other industries; expanded the range of innovation-ecosystem partnerships among ILC and New York–based economic-development organizations; and helped launch graduates into careers at companies such as Deutsche Telekom, Eli Lilly, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Proctor & Gamble, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the SU College of Law said.

N.Y. local sales-tax collections rise over 15 percent in August
ALBANY, N.Y. — Local government sales-tax collections across New York rose about 15 percent to more than $1.5 billion in August from about $1.3 billion in the same month in 2020. The August increase follows a 21 percent jump in July and represents the fifth consecutive month that sales-tax collections exceeded 2020 results, New York
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ALBANY, N.Y. — Local government sales-tax collections across New York rose about 15 percent to more than $1.5 billion in August from about $1.3 billion in the same month in 2020.
The August increase follows a 21 percent jump in July and represents the fifth consecutive month that sales-tax collections exceeded 2020 results, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announced Sept. 15.
“New York’s local governments continue to see much stronger collections in 2021 compared to last year when the pandemic kept people home,” the comptroller said. “However, it remains uncertain how recent increases in statewide infection rates will impact the economy. Local governments must continue to monitor changing economic conditions and maintain vigilance when it comes to their finances,” he cautioned.
The double-digit growth in local sales taxes is “notable” in comparison to the “fairly weak” collections reported during August 2020 when sales activity was recovering in certain parts of the state from the early effects of the pandemic.
Still, August 2021 total collections were “strong” even when compared to the figures reported during pre-pandemic levels, growing 6.5 percent, or nearly $93 million, over August 2019, DiNapoli’s office noted.
Every county outside of New York City saw year-over-year collections for August grow by double digits, ranging from 12.6 percent in Herkimer County to 76.3 percent in Delaware County. New York City’s collections totaled almost $623 million, an increase of 7.9 percent, or more than $45 million, compared to August 2020.
During the last month of each calendar quarter, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance reconciles quarterly distributions against what had been reported by sales-tax vendors for the reporting quarter and adjusts payments to local jurisdictions in those months upward or downward accordingly.
During the other months, including August, the payments are based on estimates.
The next reconciliation will be reported in mid-October and will provide more information on the regional picture of sales-tax collections for the third quarter period of July through September, DiNapoli’s office explained.
ASK RUSTY: If I Die, What Happens to the Social Security Taxes I Paid?
Dear Rusty: I have heard that when my wife and I pass, the government keeps all we have paid into Social Security. Is this correct? Signed: Curious Senior Dear Curious: The Social Security taxes paid while you and your wife were working weren’t deposited into a personal account for each of you; rather they were
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Dear Rusty: I have heard that when my wife and I pass, the government keeps all we have paid into Social Security. Is this correct? Signed: Curious Senior
Dear Curious: The Social Security taxes paid while you and your wife were working weren’t deposited into a personal account for each of you; rather they were used to pay benefits to those collecting Social Security at the time. That’s the way the program has worked since enacted in 1935 and the way it still works today. The money you contributed has already been used to pay benefits to others. However, hopefully you and your wife will live to claim your own benefits, and what you get when you claim will be based upon your earnings record over your entire lifetime (up to earnings you paid Social Security FICA payroll taxes on). Those historical earnings are adjusted for inflation and your lifetime average monthly-earnings amount is determined, from which your base benefit is calculated. Just as you and your wife helped pay for those getting SS benefits while you were working and paying into Social Security, those now working and paying into the program will help pay benefits to you and your wife.
You may be interested to know that studies show most workers get back everything they’ve personally contributed to Social Security within about three to five years of starting their benefits.
One study I’m familiar with looked at how long it would take the average Social Security recipient who starts benefits at full retirement age (FRA) to get back money equal to what he or she paid into SS. That study looked at four different hypothetical earners — one who earned only half of the national average wage index (AWI) for his/her lifetime; another who earned 100 percent of the national AWI for a lifetime; another who earned 150 percent of AWI for his/her lifetime; and yet another who earned the maximum annual payroll tax cap for his/her entire lifetime. The study then figured how much each of those individuals would have paid in Social Security payroll taxes over their 35 highest-earning years (which is what SS benefits are computed from). Then, the study looked at what their SS benefit would be at full retirement age and calculated how long it would take for each to recover the Social Security FICA taxes paid over their lifetime.
The analysis revealed that the lowest-earning beneficiary would get back everything paid into Social Security within about 34 months, and the highest-earning beneficiary would get back everything paid within about 63 months. For clarity, this study looked at employed workers who pay Social Security FICA taxes. Note: those who are self-employed and who must pay both the employee and employer portion of SS tax must collect benefits longer to break even.
So, the answer to your specific question is that the money you and your wife contributed to Social Security while you were working has already been used to pay benefits for others who were getting benefits at the time you paid into the program. Hopefully, by the time you and your wife pass you both will have received considerably more in Social Security benefits than the taxes you paid into the program while you were working. If you were an employee, you only need to collect benefits for about three to five years to be ahead of the game.
One final note for those who contend they could do better investing that money on their own — Not paying Social Security tax on employment earnings isn’t a personal option.
Russell Gloor is a national Social Security advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC). The 2.4 million member AMAC says it is a senior advocacy organization. Send your questions to: ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org.
Author note: This article is intended for information purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA). The NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity.
VIEWPOINT: Four Reasons to Use your Accountant Year-Round
The end of tax season is no reason for small-business owners to retire their accountant’s number until the new year rolls around. In fact, doing so can leave a business without critical counsel in even the best of economic climates — let alone one ravaged by the unpredictable impacts of a global pandemic. Far more
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The end of tax season is no reason for small-business owners to retire their accountant’s number until the new year rolls around. In fact, doing so can leave a business without critical counsel in even the best of economic climates — let alone one ravaged by the unpredictable impacts of a global pandemic.
Far more than just bean counting, the accountant’s role has been shifting to one of strategic advisor — an evolution that started long before the arrival of COVID-19. Business owners have begun to lean on accountants more than ever to help navigate a precarious and profoundly unfamiliar economic landscape. And if it wasn’t clear before the pandemic, it certainly is now that good accountants, with their understanding of business and operations, planning and execution, are capable of counseling on virtually any economic issue a business may face. Among other things, they can help with tax planning, budgeting, and investing, as well as offer strategies on how to manage cash flow.
If you are not already using your accountant as a valuable year-round resource for your business, here are four reasons to start.
1. Accountants know the ins and outs of your business
A good accountant brings an understanding of business and operations to the table that often exceeds that of other professional partners. With that expertise and their firsthand knowledge of your business, they can provide guidance on critical matters that’s consistent with the specific needs and goals of your organization. A good accountant can assess how your business is doing, identify the factors that got you there, and help you create and execute a strategy to get you where you want to be.
2. Accountants bring solution-based thinking
If interactions with your accountant are limited to sharing numbers and reviewing reports, you’re not getting the most out of your professional relationship. Conversations with your accountant should be solution-based consultations — and they should happen on a regular basis. The more your accountant understands your business goals, the better they can help strategize for the future and propose solutions that make the most business sense for you.
3. Accountants know the latest regulatory requirements — so you don’t have to
In a constantly changing regulatory environment, compliance can be a real challenge for businesses. Your accountant, on the other hand, is continually monitoring relevant federal and state laws and regulations to stay current on the processes you need to remain compliant. And that means you focus your time and energy on operating and growing your business.
4. Accountants offer diverse skill sets
When you are choosing an accounting firm, it’s important to look for one that employs qualified accounting professionals from a variety of backgrounds and advisory skill sets. Doing so ensures that you’re getting the best advice possible for any scenario your business might face, whether you need to increase profitability, maximize operational efficiencies, minimize organizational risk, or solve complex business problems stemming from regulatory-compliance issues.
Accountants have proven their value in countless ways over the past year, stepping out of their tax-advisory role to help guide business owners with everything from securing loans and applying for tax credits to transitioning to remote-work environments, restructuring their workforce, temporarily closing their doors, and safely reopening. And they did it all while navigating constantly changing guidelines and funding opportunities.
While the pandemic itself will someday end, it has forever changed the business landscape. As business owners work hard to understand and meet the evolving needs of their customers and employees in the post-pandemic environment, the role of accountant as trusted advisor will be more important than ever.
Denise Neamon is a CPA and partner with The Bonadio Group. Contact her at dneamon@bonadio.com.
Bond, Schoeneck & King opens Westchester County office
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The Syracuse–based law firm Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC announced it has opened a new office in Westchester County, representing the firm’s 13th office overall and ninth in New York state. The addition of a Westchester County office was part of the firm’s strategic plan to have a presence in all
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The Syracuse–based law firm Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC announced it has opened a new office in Westchester County, representing the firm’s 13th office overall and ninth in New York state.
The addition of a Westchester County office was part of the firm’s strategic plan to have a presence in all major metropolitan areas across the state, per an Oct. 8 news release on the firm’s website.
“It’s long been a part of Bond’s vision to have a statewide physical presence that enables us to represent clients — with ‘boots on the ground’ — from Long Island and New York City to all points north and west,” Kevin Bernstein, the firm’s managing member, said.
The Bond office will be located at 10 Bank St. in downtown White Plains, in the city’s newest office building.
Bond, Schoeneck & King will staff the White Plains office with eight lawyers, along with “many other attorneys” from the firm’s offices serving its Westchester clients,” the firm said. Their practices include labor and employment, higher education, and school law and municipalities. In addition to lawyers, the office will have two support staff.
The White Plains office will service Bond’s “already significant” client base in Westchester County, including school districts, colleges and libraries, municipalities, long-term care and health facilities, and numerous businesses.
“The missing piece to the firm’s strategic plan was an office that would allow for in-person, cost-effective client contact from Westchester up the corridor through Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Ulster counties to Albany where we have an office,” said Louis DiLorenzo, who will be the managing member of the White Plains office. “A presence in Westchester was the linchpin.”
The addition of the Westchester County office is an “important component” of serving the firm’s existing downstate client base, according to DiLorenzo, who will also continue to serve as co-managing member of Bond’s New York City office. DiLorenzo points out that in April, when Putney Twombly, a boutique labor and employment law firm, combined with Bond in New York City, “the firm needed to expand its footprint in New York City’s midtown or go elsewhere. It seemed simple, the somewhere else should be where many Bond clients are located and several of our attorneys reside, which is Westchester County.”
Bond, Schoeneck & King has 250 lawyers serving individuals, companies, nonprofits, and public-sector entities in a broad range of practice areas. With its White Plains office, Bond now has nine offices in New York state as well as offices in the Boston area; Kansas City region; Naples, Florida; and Red Bank, New Jersey, per its release.
VIEWPOINT: New York Minimum-Wage Increases for 2022
Under the New York State Minimum Wage Act, minimum-wage rates in New York increase each year on Dec. 31 until reaching $15 per hour. In New York City and for large fast-food companies throughout the state, the minimum wage has already reached its $15 maximum. On Sept. 22, 2021, the New York State Division of the
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Under the New York State Minimum Wage Act, minimum-wage rates in New York increase each year on Dec. 31 until reaching $15 per hour. In New York City and for large fast-food companies throughout the state, the minimum wage has already reached its $15 maximum.
On Sept. 22, 2021, the New York State Division of the Budget issued its report on the minimum-wage rates scheduled to take effect on Dec. 31, 2021. Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties will now join New York City and large fast-food companies with a minimum wage of $15 per hour, which is an increase from the current rate of $14 per hour. For companies located in upstate New York (outside of fast food), the minimum wage will increase to $13.20, up from $12.50 per hour.
The Division of Budget’s report also examined the labor-market recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report noted that prior to COVID-19, the low-wage sector was growing in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester. While for Upstate, the low-wage sector declined, including a decline of 0.4 percent in 2019.
As has been well chronicled, the COVID-19 pandemic caused an unprecedented loss of 1.9 million jobs in the private sector in New York state over March and April 2020. Much of this loss was focused in the low-wage sector, particularly in the retail trade, health care and social assistance, and leisure and hospitality industries. Last year as a whole saw a major decline in the percentage of low-wage employment throughout the state with a decline of 14.8 percent statewide, 17.5 percent for New York City, 13 percent for Long Island and Westchester County, and 12.3 percent for Upstate.
When broken down even further, the report shows that the leisure and hospitality industry took the greatest hit from the COVID-19 pandemic. For low-wage employment in the leisure and hospitality industry in 2020, the report noted a decline of 33.9 percent statewide, 41 percent for New York City, 26.2 percent for Long Island and Westchester County, and 27.8 percent for Upstate.
As of July 2021, New York has regained about 1.1 million, or 56.4 percent, of the private-sector jobs lost. Upstate has seen the swiftest recovery in low-wage employment with 68.7 percent of jobs recovered. New York City is the slowest to recover with 46.3 percent of jobs recuperated through July 2021. The rest of Downstate has recovered 63.6 percent of private-sector jobs through July 2021.
Mallory A. Campbell is an associate attorney in the New York City–area office of the Syracuse–based law firm of Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC. This viewpoint article is drawn from a Sept. 29 post on the firm’s New York Labor and Employment Law Report blog. Contact Campbell at mcampbell@bsk.com
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