This month, we take a look back at the New York City economy in 2017. But first, we explain a name change for our "monthly" snapshots.

This month, a look at the city's construction sector through an employment lens; and we touch on some recent positive trends, including a dip in overall unemployment and gains in private sector employment.

This month, Josh and Andrew talk affordability in NYC and explore the relationship between our "basic needs" and income bracket.

This month, we take a deep dive into New York City's retail trade, and we welcome Josh as our Economic Snapshot podcast host.

Are ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft hurting New York City's public transit? Learn about the latest data on Simon's final Economic Snapshot podcast as our host.

Special guest Ed Hogikyan joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of NYCxDESIGN, and how the City's official celebration of global design added 2,600 jobs and $67 million to the gross city product.

It'92s been just eight years since the height of the Great Recession and the devastating toll it took on the global economy, but now economists are debating whether New York City'97and the nation as a whole'97are currently in a golden era of '93full employment." Simon and Andrew dive into the City's employment data and discuss what "full employment" really means.

With residential construction on the rise, what do construction trends mean for the New York City economy? And how are women leading this once male-dominated industry? Listen to the podcast to find out!

Simon and Andrew review the state of private sector employment in April 2017 and are joined by special guest Anthony Hogrebe to explore the economic impact of NYC Ferry '96 the new public transportation option.

Simon and Kim are shaking things up this month with a new format and a two-part podcast. First, we take a look at the state of private sector employment in March 2017, and then we explore the gender wage gap in New York City and around the country.