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Governor Cuomo Encourages New Yorkers to Support Local Businesses this Holiday Shopping Season

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has proclaimed November 29, 2014 as “Small Business Saturday” in New York State.

“Small businesses play a critical role in growing our state’s economy,” said State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera. “When we support local small businesses, that money goes back to our own communities. I encourage everyone to shop local on Small Business Saturday and support small businesses near them year round.”

Learn More Here: www.labor.ny.gov/pressreleases/20…ber-26-2014.shtm

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State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera today joined Whole Foods Regional President Christina Minardi, customers and new team members, to announce new jobs coming to the Capital Region with the opening of Whole Foods Market's newest location at Colonie Center.  The Grand Opening and "Bread Breaking" Ceremony marks the company's 15th location in New York State. Through Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's New York Works program, the State Department of Labor partnered with Whole Foods to hire more than 260 people. For businesses looking to hire, the Dept. of Labor can help: www.labor.ny.gov/hire For jobseekers, find open positions near you with Jobs Express: www.jobs.ny.gov