Buffalo added more jobs than 87% of U.S. cities over the past year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Erie and Niagara counties jointly added 2,100 jobs between September 2007 and September 2008, putting us in 40th place among 310 U.S. metro areas.
A total of 164 cities lost jobs over the past 12 months, while only 140 gained job (6 six were unchanged). Detroit lost the most jobs — 57,800. Runners-up were Los Angeles (down 53,200), Phoenix (down 43,200), Atlanta (down 33,600), Miami (down 32,400) and Tampa-St. Petersburg (down 22,700).
What a frightening picture. Buffalo needs to continue to generate new jobs, but we need to acknowledge the resiliency of this city during the toughest of times.
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