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The unemployment rate in New York rose to 20.4% in June, even as the broader country’s improved. Los Angeles had a 19.5% jobless rate. The unemployment rate is a measure of financial hardship for American families. There is no official definition of an economic “depression.” An unemployment rate near or above 20% is one good indicator, according to some economists.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N) said on Wednesday it plans to start the return of an initial group of its employees to its offices in New York, Jersey City, Dallas and Salt Lake City from June 22.

New York Attorney General Letitia James opened an inquiry into Charter Communications after the telecom company continued to require some employees to report to corporate offices amid government calls for employers to allow remote work where possible.

HanesBrands distribution center employees, packed up 1,000 pairs of Hanes Hosiery ComfortSoft leggings for donation to GLAM4GOOD, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering people in need. The leggings will be distributed to New York City homeless shelters to help some of its most vulnerable residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The division of Corning Incorporated recently supported New York State’s efforts to look after its citizens and manage the high levels of COVID-19 across the region. Working closely with the Department of Health, Corning has prioritized and expedited shipments of key laboratory consumable products used for COVID-19 applications to support testing efforts taking place at the New York State Laboratory.

Hertz letter to its customers and healthcare workers and outlining the company's response to the coronavirus crisis.