Home Construction Hudson Valley unemployment increased sharply in April ConstructionEconomyHudson ValleyPremium ContentRetailWestchester Hudson Valley unemployment increased sharply in April By Patrick Gallagher - May 23, 2012 SHARE Facebook Twitter The Hudson Valley unemployment rate increased to 6.6 percent in April compared to the previous year. This content is for Westfair Online members only. Please Sign in / Join to view this content. Become a member by Registering Here.