Newsalert: For the first time in decades, NYers ages 22–27 with a college degree have a higher unemployment rate than those without one.

Sunday, October 11, 2026

For the first time in decades, NYers ages 22–27 with a college degree have a higher unemployment rate than those without one.

One more possible sign that AI is already impacting employment in NYC: For the first time in decades, NYers ages 22–27 with a college degree have a higher unemployment rate than those without one. How long do we wait before we start treating this as real? https://t.co/JNHThbcNRA
— Mark D. Levine (@MarkLevineNYC) October 12, 2026