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Metros where people in Albany are getting new jobs
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly shifted the job market in cities and towns across the country. Millions of layoffs in early 2020 forced workers to search elsewhere for jobs. Record numbers of workers have quit their jobs in the past year in favor of new pursuits in different locales. And concerns over virus spread in population-dense areas also inspired many to leave urban areas, and their jobs, in favor of rural ones.
Emerging job markets in places like Austin, Texas, Nashville, Tennessee, and Salt Lake City reflect cultural shifts in what workers are looking for in their jobs and their places of residence: year-round warmth that makes outdoor activities easy, lower income taxes, and tech-focused employers.
Stacker compiled a list of metros where the most people from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY found new jobs using data from the U.S. Census Bureau's Jobs-to-Jobs Flows. Metros are ranked by the number of people that started a new job from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in the first quarter of 2021.
#30. Ithaca, NY
- Started a new job in Ithaca, NY from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 24
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Ithaca, NY in Q1 2021: 41
--- #7 most common destination from Ithaca, NY
- Net job flow: 17 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Ithaca, NY in Q1 2021: 41
--- #7 most common destination from Ithaca, NY
- Net job flow: 17 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
#29. Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Started a new job in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 24
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ in Q1 2021: 19
--- #139 (tie) most common destination from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Net job flow: 5 to Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ in Q1 2021: 19
--- #139 (tie) most common destination from Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Net job flow: 5 to Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
#28. Burlington-South Burlington, VT
- Started a new job in Burlington-South Burlington, VT from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 25
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Burlington-South Burlington, VT in Q1 2021: 22
--- #5 most common destination from Burlington-South Burlington, VT
- Net job flow: 3 to Burlington-South Burlington, VT
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Burlington-South Burlington, VT in Q1 2021: 22
--- #5 most common destination from Burlington-South Burlington, VT
- Net job flow: 3 to Burlington-South Burlington, VT
#27. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Started a new job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 26
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI in Q1 2021: 25
--- #126 (tie) most common destination from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Net job flow: 1 to Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI in Q1 2021: 25
--- #126 (tie) most common destination from Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- Net job flow: 1 to Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
#26. Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Started a new job in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 27
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC in Q1 2021: 18
--- #85 most common destination from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Net job flow: 9 to Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC in Q1 2021: 18
--- #85 most common destination from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Net job flow: 9 to Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
#25. Pittsfield, MA
- Started a new job in Pittsfield, MA from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 27
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Pittsfield, MA in Q1 2021: 51
--- #6 most common destination from Pittsfield, MA
- Net job flow: 24 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Pittsfield, MA in Q1 2021: 51
--- #6 most common destination from Pittsfield, MA
- Net job flow: 24 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
#24. New Haven-Milford, CT
- Started a new job in New Haven-Milford, CT from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 27
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from New Haven-Milford, CT in Q1 2021: 22
--- #15 (tie) most common destination from New Haven-Milford, CT
- Net job flow: 5 to New Haven-Milford, CT
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from New Haven-Milford, CT in Q1 2021: 22
--- #15 (tie) most common destination from New Haven-Milford, CT
- Net job flow: 5 to New Haven-Milford, CT
#23. Raleigh-Cary, NC
- Started a new job in Raleigh-Cary, NC from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 27
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Raleigh-Cary, NC in Q1 2021: 14
--- #55 most common destination from Raleigh-Cary, NC
- Net job flow: 13 to Raleigh-Cary, NC
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Raleigh-Cary, NC in Q1 2021: 14
--- #55 most common destination from Raleigh-Cary, NC
- Net job flow: 13 to Raleigh-Cary, NC
#22. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT
- Started a new job in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 29
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT in Q1 2021: 58
--- #18 most common destination from Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT
- Net job flow: 29 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT in Q1 2021: 58
--- #18 most common destination from Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT
- Net job flow: 29 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
#21. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Started a new job in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 30
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL in Q1 2021: 22
--- #82 (tie) most common destination from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Net job flow: 8 to Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
--- 0.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL in Q1 2021: 22
--- #82 (tie) most common destination from Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Net job flow: 8 to Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
#20. Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT
- Started a new job in Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 32
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT in Q1 2021: 34
--- #17 most common destination from Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT
- Net job flow: 2 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
--- 0.5% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT in Q1 2021: 34
--- #17 most common destination from Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT
- Net job flow: 2 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
#19. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Started a new job in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 39
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA in Q1 2021: 33
--- #90 most common destination from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Net job flow: 6 to Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA in Q1 2021: 33
--- #90 most common destination from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Net job flow: 6 to Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
#18. Jacksonville, FL
- Started a new job in Jacksonville, FL from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 40
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Jacksonville, FL in Q1 2021: 15
--- #66 most common destination from Jacksonville, FL
- Net job flow: 25 to Jacksonville, FL
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Jacksonville, FL in Q1 2021: 15
--- #66 most common destination from Jacksonville, FL
- Net job flow: 25 to Jacksonville, FL
#17. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Started a new job in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 42
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL in Q1 2021: 21
--- #72 most common destination from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Net job flow: 21 to Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL in Q1 2021: 21
--- #72 most common destination from Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Net job flow: 21 to Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
#16. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Started a new job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 44
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV in Q1 2021: 33
--- #78 most common destination from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Net job flow: 11 to Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
--- 0.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV in Q1 2021: 33
--- #78 most common destination from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Net job flow: 11 to Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
#15. Watertown-Fort Drum, NY
- Started a new job in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 48
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Watertown-Fort Drum, NY in Q1 2021: 37
--- #4 most common destination from Watertown-Fort Drum, NY
- Net job flow: 11 to Watertown-Fort Drum, NY
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Watertown-Fort Drum, NY in Q1 2021: 37
--- #4 most common destination from Watertown-Fort Drum, NY
- Net job flow: 11 to Watertown-Fort Drum, NY
#14. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Started a new job in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 49
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 78
--- #109 (tie) most common destination from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Net job flow: 29 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in Q1 2021: 78
--- #109 (tie) most common destination from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Net job flow: 29 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
#13. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Started a new job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 50
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA in Q1 2021: 35
--- #100 most common destination from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Net job flow: 15 to Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
--- 0.7% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA in Q1 2021: 35
--- #100 most common destination from Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
- Net job flow: 15 to Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
#12. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Started a new job in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 53
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 70
--- #71 most common destination from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 17 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
--- 0.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL in Q1 2021: 70
--- #71 most common destination from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
- Net job flow: 17 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
#11. Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Started a new job in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 70
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD in Q1 2021: 73
--- #54 most common destination from Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Net job flow: 3 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
--- 1.0% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD in Q1 2021: 73
--- #54 most common destination from Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Net job flow: 3 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
#10. Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Started a new job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 96
--- 1.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH in Q1 2021: 90
--- #30 most common destination from Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Net job flow: 6 to Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
--- 1.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH in Q1 2021: 90
--- #30 most common destination from Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Net job flow: 6 to Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
#9. Kingston, NY
- Started a new job in Kingston, NY from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 97
--- 1.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Kingston, NY in Q1 2021: 114
--- #3 most common destination from Kingston, NY
- Net job flow: 17 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
--- 1.4% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Kingston, NY in Q1 2021: 114
--- #3 most common destination from Kingston, NY
- Net job flow: 17 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
#8. Binghamton, NY
- Started a new job in Binghamton, NY from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 108
--- 1.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Binghamton, NY in Q1 2021: 115
--- #4 most common destination from Binghamton, NY
- Net job flow: 7 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
--- 1.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Binghamton, NY in Q1 2021: 115
--- #4 most common destination from Binghamton, NY
- Net job flow: 7 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
#7. Utica-Rome, NY
- Started a new job in Utica-Rome, NY from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 216
--- 3.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Utica-Rome, NY in Q1 2021: 251
--- #3 most common destination from Utica-Rome, NY
- Net job flow: 35 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
--- 3.2% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Utica-Rome, NY in Q1 2021: 251
--- #3 most common destination from Utica-Rome, NY
- Net job flow: 35 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
#6. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY
- Started a new job in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 311
--- 4.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY in Q1 2021: 326
--- #2 most common destination from Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY
- Net job flow: 15 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
--- 4.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY in Q1 2021: 326
--- #2 most common destination from Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY
- Net job flow: 15 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
#5. Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
- Started a new job in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 324
--- 4.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY in Q1 2021: 389
--- #4 most common destination from Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
- Net job flow: 65 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
--- 4.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY in Q1 2021: 389
--- #4 most common destination from Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
- Net job flow: 65 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
#4. Syracuse, NY
- Started a new job in Syracuse, NY from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 357
--- 5.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Syracuse, NY in Q1 2021: 441
--- #5 most common destination from Syracuse, NY
- Net job flow: 84 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
--- 5.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Syracuse, NY in Q1 2021: 441
--- #5 most common destination from Syracuse, NY
- Net job flow: 84 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
#3. Glens Falls, NY
- Started a new job in Glens Falls, NY from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 393
--- 5.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Glens Falls, NY in Q1 2021: 398
--- #0 most common destination from Glens Falls, NY
- Net job flow: 5 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
--- 5.8% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Glens Falls, NY in Q1 2021: 398
--- #0 most common destination from Glens Falls, NY
- Net job flow: 5 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
#2. Rochester, NY
- Started a new job in Rochester, NY from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 431
--- 6.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Rochester, NY in Q1 2021: 519
--- #4 most common destination from Rochester, NY
- Net job flow: 88 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
--- 6.3% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from Rochester, NY in Q1 2021: 519
--- #4 most common destination from Rochester, NY
- Net job flow: 88 to Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
#1. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Started a new job in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY in Q1 2021: 2,962
--- 43.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA in Q1 2021: 2,863
--- #2 most common destination from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Net job flow: 99 to New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
--- 43.6% of total new out-of-metro jobs
- Started a new job in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA in Q1 2021: 2,863
--- #2 most common destination from New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Net job flow: 99 to New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
