Which statement is accurate for a lesson on New York’s Employment Scale?

  • BLS reported about 9.96 million nonfarm payroll jobs in New York in July 2026 on a seasonally adjusted, preliminary basis.
  • Manufacturing accounted for about 397,000 New York payroll jobs in July 2026.
  • Trade, transportation, and utilities accounted for about 1.48 million New York payroll jobs in July 2026.
  • New York’s 30,000 farm operations in 2025 covered 6.4 million acres, showing that agriculture occupies a large land area despite the state’s urban image.