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Recruitment/Retention:

You can call any Workforce NY Center at:
607.778.2136 or 607.778.3006 (in Binghamton),
607.687.8500 (in Owego)
Fax: 607.741.4560 or
E-mail: BTWorks@labor.state.ny.us

NYS Unemployment Insurance Claims:

1.888.209.8124

NYS Online Permit Assistance and Licensing

[ www.nys-opal.com (www) ]
If you want to start a new business or expand your current business, this site will help you find the New York State business permits you may need.

Federal Government Resources

[ www.firstgov.gov (www) ]
Has a variety of information pertaining to business regulations and about being self employed.

Department of Labor Workforce

[ www.labor.state.ny.us (www) ]
Provides information on various sectors such as employment opportunities, wages, funding opportunities, job fairs, and other government resources.

Unemployment Insurance

[ www.labor.state.ny.us/ui/ui_index.shtm (www) ]
or call: 1.888.209.8124
or E-mail: BTWorks@labor.state.ny.us
Website provides a safe, efficient way to file your claim for unemployment insurance benefits or claim your weekly benefits. NYSDOL is strongly committed to protecting your personal and employment information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Labor Market Information

[ labor.state.ny.us/ (www) ]
or call: 607.741.4485
or E-mail: BTWorks@labor.state.ny.us
Information on different employment resources available.

Hiring Individuals with Disabilities

[ www.disabilityinfo.gov (www) ]
[ www.vesid.nysed.gov/southerntier/ (www) ]
This user-friendly Web site contains links to information of interest to people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and other community members.

NYS Posting Requirements

[ www.dol.gov/osbp/sbrefa/poster/main.htm (www) ]
Some of the statutes and regulations enforced by agencies within the Department of Labor require that notices be posted in the workplace. The Department provides electronic copies of the required posters. Some of the Department of Labor's posters are available in languages other than English. They are also available in electronic form.

HighTech NY

[ www.hightechny.com (www) ]
New York is a national leader in high technology. The American Electronics Association ranks us second in the country in the total number of high-tech establishments and third in both high-tech employment and venture capital invested. In fact, last year venture capitalists invested nearly $2 billion in New York.

Other Questions

Contact:
Terry Stark, Executive Director
Broome-Tioga Workforce Development Board
171 Front Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
607.778.6499
Fax: 607.778.6442
tstark@co.broome.ny.us

For more information locate your local Workforce NY Center...