Amazon Cuts Hundreds of New York Jobs in Latest Layoffs

The e-commerce giant's corporate workforce has shed roughly 30,000 positions in less than four months.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Amazon has eliminated several hundred employees from across New York as part of its sweeping January layoff round, according to state labor filings. The cuts add to a bruising stretch for the company's corporate workforce, which has shed roughly 30,000 positions in less than four months. The January reductions follow an earlier wave in October that eliminated 660 jobs across nine Manhattan office locations.

Why it matters

The latest round of Amazon layoffs in New York is part of a broader restructuring effort by the e-commerce giant, which has been seeking to reduce bureaucratic bloat and streamline its operations. The job cuts have had a significant impact on the local economy, particularly in areas like Harlem and Hudson Yards where Amazon has a significant presence.

The details

About 135 corporate workers at Amazon's office at 1140 Broadway in Manhattan received pink slips in January, according to a filing submitted to the New York State Department of Labor. More than 100 additional New York-based employees were also let go, with further WARN filings expected to surface in state records in the coming weeks. The January reductions follow an earlier wave in October that eliminated 660 jobs across nine Manhattan office locations, including 233 positions at 450 W. 33rd St. near Hudson Yards and 182 at the former Lord & Taylor flagship building at 424 Fifth Ave.

  • In January 2026, Amazon eliminated about 135 corporate workers at its office at 1140 Broadway in Manhattan.
  • In October 2025, Amazon eliminated 660 jobs across nine Manhattan office locations.

The players

Amazon

An American multinational technology company that focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.

Beth Galetti

Senior vice president of people experience and technology at Amazon.

Andy Jassy

CEO of Amazon.

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What they’re saying

“We've been working to strengthen our organization by reducing layers, increasing ownership, and removing bureaucracy.”

— Beth Galetti, Senior vice president of people experience and technology (Amazon blog post)

“You end up with a lot more people than what you had before, and you end up with a lot more layers.”

— Andy Jassy, CEO (Amazon earnings call)

What’s next

Amazon has projected capital expenditures of $125 billion by 2026, much of it directed toward data centers and AI infrastructure, even as it continues to restructure its workforce.

The takeaway

The latest round of Amazon layoffs in New York is a significant blow to the local economy, particularly in areas like Harlem and Hudson Yards where the company has a strong presence. However, Amazon's continued investment in data centers and AI infrastructure suggests that the company is shifting its focus towards emerging technologies, even as it seeks to streamline its operations and reduce bureaucratic bloat.