Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
News
U.S. Unemployment At 9.6%
By
Jen Chung
Published Sep 3, 2010
Modified Sep 3, 2010
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
By
Jen Chung
Published Sep 3, 2010
Modified Sep 3, 2010
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
According to CNBC, "U.S. employment fell for a third straight month in August, but the drop was far less than expected and private hiring surprised on the upside, easing pressure on the Federal Reserve to prop up economic growth. Nonfarm payrolls fell by 54,000, the Labor Department said Friday as temporary jobs to conduct the decennial census dropped by 114,000." The NY Times adds, "state and local governments, many of them grappling with severe budget deficits, cut 10,000 jobs last month."
Tagged
jobless claims
jobs
jobs data
Unemployment
Jen Chung
Jen Chung is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE news
Elon Musk drops $500K on NY Rep. Mike Lawler's re-election bid
The world’s richest person is spending on dozens of races across the country, but only one in the Empire State.
By
Jon Campbell
Published Oct 21, 2026 at 10:21 a.m. ET
Early Addition: If you catch a mouse, there are meaner options than feeding it to a bird
Because birds need food, here are your early links: 123 days in the life of a New Jersey porta-potty, Knicks lost but they had cool jerseys, a new "American Girl" novel for adults and more.
By
James Ramsay
News
Early Addition: If you catch a mouse, there are meaner options than feeding it to a bird
Because birds need food, here are your early links: 123 days in the life of a New Jersey porta-potty, Knicks lost but they had cool jerseys, a new "American Girl" novel for adults and more.
By
James Ramsay
Brad Lander says he's released after Israeli forces detained him during olive harvest
By
Ryan Kost
George Washington Bridge reopens after fatal shooting; no arrests made
By
Ryan Kost
NYC’s horse carriage drivers say they feel betrayed as lawmakers set to abolish industry
By
Liam Quigley
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .