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Wall Street Employment Rebounds as Earnings Continue to Buoy New York’s Economy

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Wall Street Employment Rebounds as Earnings Continue to Buoy New York’s Economy

Wall Street is holding its own in New York, with employment in the financial industries near its highest level since 2000, average wages that tower of any other sector and soaring profits this year that will translate into a much needed tax revenue windfall next year.

While other industries like tech have become much more important in the economy,  Wall Street remains the most important sector in the city and state.

“The preliminaries for the first half of this year are very strong and we are looking at a pretty good year that will translate into higher bonuses next year,” said state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, who Wednesday issues his office’s annual comprehensive report on the securities industry.

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