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Poughkeepsie
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart said it will close 11 stores outside New York—two in Georgia, one in Maryland, one in Ohio, one in Wisconsin, one in Colorado, and five in California—and will remodel 23 New York stores after strong quarterly profits were reported. Hudson Valley Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A study from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that some college majors, like Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education, offer the lowest starting salaries for graduates. The report shows that these low wages continue into mid-career earnings up to 25 years after graduation (with starting pay near $49,000). Hudson Valley Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $254 billion budget deal reached on April 28 that will send up to $400 inflation refund checks to qualifying taxpayers and cut income tax rates for more than 8 million New Yorkers. The deal—approved by Senate and Assembly leaders—will next be turned into bills and taken up by the legislature this week. Poughkeepsie Journal
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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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