State of New York
New York is a state in the northeastern United States, and is the 27th-most extensive, fourth-most populous, and seventh-most densely populated U.S. state.
New York is a state in the northeastern United States, and is the 27th-most extensive, fourth-most populous, and seventh-most densely populated U.S. state.
Situated in the northeastern U.S. and stretching from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, this mid-sized state (27th out of 50) has the third-highest population in the nation. When people think about New York state, they automatically conjure up dense, urban images of busy streets and Manhattan skyscrapers. However, the state of New York
Are you between jobs? At a career crossroads? Trying to transition to another field? An internship may be your best next step, even if you haven’t seen the inside of a classroom in many years. No longer just for college students or recent graduates, internships can be a passport to success for professionals of any
In his book “Free Agent Nation” (Warner Books, 2001), Daniel H. Pink focused on the more than 30 million Americans who, for a variety of reasons, have abandoned traditional employment and the idea of a job that lasts a lifetime. The free-agency movement promotes the notion that — because the loyalty contract between employers and
On Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001, the magazine where I worked as a marketing manager for more than two years laid off 69 employees. I was one of them. The layoffs weren’t a surprise. We’d heard about them internally and on CNN and in the New York Post. In fact, for at least a week prior,
In 1998 I found myself, for the first time in my career, a “free agent,” meaning that I was not a “regular” employee anywhere; in fact, I was untethered to any organization and loosened upon the world. Fortunately, my spouse works, so I wasn’t desperate to accept just anything. I had his health insurance and
Jolene Tornabeni, 50, started out as a nurse 25 years ago. Two grown children later, she is the chief operating officer of Inova Health System, a health-care provider with facilities in Northern Virginia. She attributes her rise in the ranks to being a mother. “People always ask me if children didn’t stop me in my
Last fall, Richard Grasso, the chairman of the New York Stock Exchange, was forced to resign following disclosure that he had accepted a $187.5 million compensation package. The chairman didn’t set his own salary, however. The board of directors set it. What was their rationale for approving a package of that magnitude? Was he being
During the blackout of 2003, the electricity went out along much of the East Coast, but the light bulb over my head clicked on. I had been unhappy for most of that summer. I was frustrated by a lack of progress in my reporting job at the Wall Street Journal Online, wanted to be nearer
The Supreme Court hears arguments today in a case testing how managers may react after an employee complains about harassment or discrimination. But legal specialists say employers can take steps to minimize retaliation complaints through beefed-up training, investigations and follow-up efforts. The touchy issue confronts many companies. Complaints to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that more than 200 businesses will offer approximately 5,000 job openings at the Syracuse Career Expo on November 5. The event will be held at The Oncenter, located at 800 South State Street, and will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “We have a large number of companies
Finding a new job is a challenge in itself, but when you’re trying to find a role that’s 1,000 – or even 100 – miles away, some new challenges arise. Most often, these challenges take the form of hiring manager biases, which stem from the concern that the hiring process will be lengthened by considering
If the laws of supply and demand work, there’s extra opportunity for job hunters who have skills and interests in what hirers say are the 10 toughest positions to fill. A word of warning, though: Some of these jobs are hard to fill because they require specific or advanced professional skills. Others are hard
General Information Welcome to the New York City Office of Labor Relations Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This site is designed to give city employees and their dependents information regarding EAP services, answers to frequently asked questions, and an array of other relevant information. The City of New York offers its employees and their dependents
NEW YORK— Mayor Bill de Blasio, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, and MTA Chairman Tom Prendergast today announced that an agreement has been reached on the remaining funding for the MTA Capital Program. New York State has committed to provide $8.3 billion, and New York City has committed to provide $2.5 billion. The program, which totals $26.1 billion, outlines the
The Paralympics at Sochi kicks off on March 7, just weeks after the conclusion of the Olympic games. Together, these events show the breadth and passion so many of us feel for sport. At the Paralympics, competitions will include Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, a biathlon, ice sled hockey, and wheelchair curling. Whether your personal best
Mayor Bill de Blasio: Thank you. Thank you so much, everyone. I want to thank my good friend Alexander for all he does with the community here in the United States and all around the world. I want to thank everyone who helped to organize this event, including the World Forum of Russian-Speaking Jewry, the
Mayor’s Fund partners with Borough Park Jewish Community Center, American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Council Member Brad Lander, other elected officials to support victim’s families, affected residents, local businesses New Yorkers can contribute to Borough Park Relief Fund at nyc.gov/bprelief NEW YORK—The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City today
Mayor Bill de Blasio: Thank you. Thank you. Good morning, recruits. Recruits: Good morning, Sir. Mayor: Alright, good, lively group. Now, I want to thank, first of all, Lieutenant Giorgio, who does these ceremonies so well – thank you, Lieutenant, for your leadership. Recruits, I want to tell you it is an honor to
Mayor Bill de Blasio: Thank you, Chief Gala. I want to thank the [inaudible] leadership of this department – Commissioner Nigro, First Deputy Commissioner Turner, Chief of Department Leonard – for their leadership. I want to thank those who represent the men and women who do this work every day – Steve Cassidy, President of