STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Ask any New Yorker and they’ll tell you residents of the Empire State are some of the hardest-working people in America, but a new study seems to disagree.

WalletHub, an online financial advisory site, last week released a new study, Hardest-Working States in America , with first place representing the hardest-working state and 50th representing the least hard-working.

“It’s undeniable that America has fostered a culture of hard work, with people working longer hours than residents of other developed countries and often leaving vacation time on the table. Working hard is commendable, but people in the hardest-working states may need to consider taking a break once in a while, as a lack of leisure time can have a negative impact on people’s physical and mental hea

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