New York’s unemployment rate stayed steady in December, but the state lost 16,800 jobs from the previous month.

The unemployment rate was 8 percent in December, unchanged from November and down from 8.2 percent a year ago. The number of unemployed New Yorkers increased from 759,500 in November to 768,200 in December.

SRC, Lockheed Martin, and Le Moyne College in Syracuse have partnered to develop a new certificate in government systems management.



The program will introduce students and professionals to the legal and regulatory issues involved in doing business with the federal government. They will learn about the government procurement process, financial systems, and contracting basics.