Hempstead Village on Nov. 19, 2011.

Hempstead Village on Nov. 19, 2011. Credit: J.C. Cherubini

Long Island’s unemployment rate was 4.7 percent in March 2015, down 0.9 percentage points from a year ago.

Nassau County’s rate decreased by 0.9 percentage points to 4.3 percent while Suffolk County’s rate decreased by 0.8 percentage points to 5.1 percent.

By comparison, New York State’s rate was 5.8 percent and the National rate was 5.6 percent.

Here is a look at where the unemployment rate is highest on Long Island. The Long Island figures are not seasonally adjusted and are based on figures from a year ago.

Mobile users, click on the link after the third paragraph to access the list. 

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore. Credit: Randee Daddona, Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

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