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šŸŒ± Huntington Daily: NYS Workforce Decline + Dr. Pensavalle Story

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Happy Thursday, Huntington! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know today in town.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with rain and drizzle. High: 51 low: 47.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Huntington:

  1. New York State sees a 7.6 percent decline in the workforce. New York had the third highest decline in the workforce in the country between 2017 and 2021. Only Hawaii and Washington had higher rates of decline. All industries were taken into account. The decline most likely has to do with the number of residents who have left the state in the last few years. (Patch)
  2. Dr. Attilio Pensavalle is a physical therapist by day, Halesite fireman by night. Check out this interview that Patch did with Pensavalle about his journey to becoming a Halesite firefighter. He joined in May 2020 when his office was experiencing a COVID-19 related shutdown and hasn't looked back. Click the link for the full interview! (Huntington Patch)
  3. Harborfields diver Alex Zhang takes 5th at state competition. Zhang, a senior, took home fifth place in the tournament held at Ithaca College on March 4 and 5. Zhang is an All-American diver and set to attend the U.S Military Academy at West Point in the fall. "Alex has had an incredible career and we are so proud of all of his accomplishments," said Robert Franco, the district's director of health, physical education and athletics. (Huntington Patch)

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Today in Huntington:

  • St. Patrick's Day Free Uber, Lyft, And Cab Rides Provided by The Law Offices Of Theodore Naima. (5 p.m.)
  • Psychedelic Furs — The Paramount. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, West Shore: "I used several lawn maintenance services over the years, who promised to have the lawn look amazing after the second year of treatment. By mid-July to the end of summer, the lawn goes from bad to worse; money wasted. Looking for recommendations on a new product." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Flower Hill: "Reaching out once more to ask for help setting up a garage sale with pricing guidance as well. Any suggestions for who can do this kind of work?" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Greenlawn: "Hi, does anyone know what road construction is occurring on Jericho Turnpike between Warner and Manor roads? Also is the property on the south side of Jericho near Warner being developed?" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Robin Park: "Spring cleaning! Please call or text me at 646-239-3003." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Greenlawn: "A dog trusts you with his life. You're his whole world. Never abuse that trust." (Nextdoor)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Andrew Tessler

About me: Hi! I'm Andrew and I have been a Huntington resident for 7 years. I have lived in other countries and states, and my number one love is Huntington. I love health and wellness, traveling, stand-up paddle boarding, and of course going to restaurants and events throughout Huntington!

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