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The New York State Department of Labor is New York State’s primary advocate for job creation and economic growth through workforce development. The department administers New York’s unemployment insurance system, labor exchange system, and Welfare-To-Work programs. The department also oversees state worker protection programs, including enforcement of safety and health regulations in the public sector, state labor laws and federal statutes related to working conditions, wages and hours, and laws related to Public Work. The Department of Labor serves as the State’s principal source for labor market information and offers a variety of services designed to help businesses find workers and people find jobs.

Access to our programs is available at our more than 75 local offices located throughout the state.

Empire State Development (ESD) is New York State's economic development agency. Our organization, with co-headquarters in Albany and New York City, is supported by a network of 18 additional offices throughout the state and around the world. The organization is comprised of highly qualified professionals who help businesses: start up a company in New York State; relocate to or establish a presence in New York State; expand already existing operations in New York State; retain, train and enlarge their work force in New York State; and compete more effectively and profitably in the domestic and global marketplace.

Our mission is to provide the highest level of assistance and service to businesses in order to encourage economic investment and prosperity in New York State. We work closely with businesses to identify creative solutions to challenging problems, generate enhanced opportunities for growth, and help them achieve their uniquely important, short- and long-term goals. Contact us and let us show you how we can help your business.

    Albany
    Empire State Development
    30 South Pearl Street
    Albany, NY 12245

    New York City
    Empire State Development
    633 Third Avenue
    New York, NY 10017-6706

    Email us at: esd@empire.state.ny.us
    Visit our website at: http://www.empire.state.ny.us
    Or phone us at: 1-800-STATE-NY (1-800-782-8369)