Media Advisory: Labor Department to Announce Unemployment Numbers in the Capital Region

ALBANY, NY (04/14/2010)(readMedia)-- "More than anything else, to turn our state's economy around, we need to get the unemployed back to work. To do this, businesses must start hiring again. There are many out there who already are. While we're not out of the woods just yet, we're starting to see some encouraging signs."

- State Labor Commissioner Colleen C. Gardner

On Thursday, April 15, State Labor Commissioner Colleen C. Gardner will be holding a press conference in Rensselaer to announce the March unemployment numbers for New York state. The event will take place at a local company that, in spite of the current recession, is still growing.

WHEN: Thursday, April 15, 2010 – Noon

WHERE: Regeneron

81 Columbia Turnpike

Rensselaer, NY 12144

WHO: State Labor Commissioner Colleen C. Gardner

Daniel P. Van Plew, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Regeneron

More than 40 workers hired this year alone!!!