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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A study by SmartAsset finds that Putnam County stretches paychecks the furthest with a score of 85.28 and high purchasing power, while Suffolk County ranks second with a score of 83.18; Dutchess County—where Poughkeepsie is located—scored 63.45 with a 3.6% unemployment rate. Poughkeepsie Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wappingers Central School District plans to move 6th grade from elementary schools to junior highs as part of Proposition 2 on the May 20 ballot. The proposal will free up 33 classrooms for other classes and include upgrades to athletic facilities across the district. Hudson Valley Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Hochul's ConnectALL initiative will offer federal grants of ($644M) to expand broadband to 20,000 unserved locations statewide. Applications are open until May 5 and projects will begin in 2025 as part of a larger $1B digital infrastructure investment. 1450 WKIP
- ➤ Governor Hochul announced on April 14 that discovery law changes will be added to the state budget to protect crime victims and hold offenders accountable—she said dismissing cases over minor paperwork errors compromises justice. The proposal is supported by reports that gathered feedback from over 1,400 survivors, family members, and law enforcement, though budget talks have been delayed by policy disputes. 1450 WKIP
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials warned New Yorkers that the Long Star tick—now common in the state—can transmit the alpha-gal molecule which causes alpha-gal syndrome, a lifelong allergy to red meat. Symptoms such as hives, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may appear two to six hours after eating meat. Hudson Valley Post
SPORTS NEWS
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Met Live In HD - Le Nozze di Figaro
1:00-2:30 PM — Ulster Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices may vary — Experience Mozart's timeless comedy in a live transmission from the Metropolitan Opera.
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Almost Queen Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Bardavon — Ticketed event — Experience the magic and iconic music of Queen through the tribute band Almost Queen.
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Mama Mingle Baby Expo
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Gold's Gym — Free entry — Explore prenatal and postnatal resources while your kids enjoy fun activities.
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The Australian Pink Floyd Show
2-10:30 PM — MJN Convention Center — Ticket prices may vary — Celebrate Pink Floyd's anniversaries with a spectacular tribute show.
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Mother's Day Brunch Buffet
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Shadows on the Hudson — $52.95 per person — Shower Mom with love and enjoy a delightful brunch buffet filled with a variety of delicious options.
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Leonid and Friends Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Bardavon — Ticket prices vary — Experience the sound of Chicago and more with the incredible 11-piece band Leonid & Friends.
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