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McDonald’s CEO Flags Consumer Strain, Brings Back Value Deals McDonald’s CEO Flags Consumer Strain, Brings Back Value Deals
McDonald’s CEO Flags Consumer Strain, Brings Back Value Deals America’s diners are splitting into haves and have-nots, and McDonald’s is feeling it, CEO Chris Kempczinski says. In an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box earlier this month, Kempczinski described a “two-tier economy” in which higher-income consumers remain confident while lower- and middle-income Americans are under mounting pressure when they eat out.  He said recent sales analysis shows the divide growing, with value-focused guests pulling back or trading down. To meet the moment, McDonald’s is leaning harder into deals. The chain is rolling out an Extra Value lineup that inclu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
New Slice Spot In Wappingers Falls Has Locals Saying, ‘We’ll Be Back Again And Again’ New Slice Spot In Wappingers Falls Has Locals Saying, ‘We’ll Be Back Again And Again’
New Slice Spot In Wappingers Falls Has Locals Saying, ‘We’ll Be Back Again And Again’ Craving a slice that actually lives up to the hype? This spot might just be your new go-to. Stone’s Pizza Shop might be the new kid on the block, but in just a few months, it’s already slicing its way into the hearts (and stomachs) of Dutchess County locals. Located at 2554 South Avenue in Wappingers Falls, the no-frills counter-serve spot opened in April inside the former Pacini’s Pizza space.  Now, it’s racking up five-star Yelp reviews and serious buzz for its hand-crafted pies, beef tallow-fried wings, and dedication to high-quality ingredients — no seed oils allowed. …

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Home Depot Adds DoorDash, Uber Eats For On-Demand Deliveries Home Depot Adds DoorDash, Uber Eats For On-Demand Deliveries
Home Depot Adds DoorDash, Uber Eats For On-Demand Deliveries Forget about only getting dinner delivered, you can now use Uber Eats and DoorDash to order tools, hardware, and other things you need to complete home projects. The Home Depot has expanded its delivery options by teaming up with DoorDash and Uber Eats, the home improvement chain said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The on-demand delivery apps will be able to bring customers some supplies and materials in as little as an hour. The apps join other options for the store like Instacart, same-day deliveries through the Home Depot website, and free next-day delivery. "We've n…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Popular Hudson Valley BBQ Spot Fink's Staying Open After All Popular Hudson Valley BBQ Spot Fink's Staying Open After All
Popular Hudson Valley BBQ Spot Fink's Staying Open After All Fink’s BBQ has fired up the grill once again!  After David Finkelstein's popular barbecue spot announced it would be closing late last year (to the great disappointment of longtime customers), the eatery has officially reopened. And with it comes its signature flavors, revamped hours, and a fresh lineup of events. “We’re so grateful to our diehard fans for their support during our closure,” the Fink’s team shared. “Thanks to them, we’re back and ready to serve up everything you’ve been missing!” The Fink's comeback means the kitchen will be open for lunch Monday through Friday, …

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Payback Time: NY Delivery Drivers Will Get Cut Of $4M Settlement Over Withheld Tips Payback Time: NY Delivery Drivers Will Get Cut Of $4M Settlement Over Withheld Tips
Payback Time: NY Delivery Drivers Will Get Cut Of $4M Settlement Over Withheld Tips Thousands of local delivery drivers are in for a much-deserved payday. Drizly, a now-defunct alcohol delivery platform, reached a $4 million settlement with the State of New York on Tuesday, Dec. 17, for failing to ensure that delivery workers received their rightful tips. According to New York Attorney General Leitita James, Drizly encouraged customers to tip delivery workers but sent the funds to liquor store owners instead. Store owners were responsible for distributing the tips, but in many cases, workers did not receive the money they earned. The investigation also revealed that Driz…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Amazon To Open Operations Facility In Hudson Valley, Creating Hundreds Of Jobs Amazon To Open Operations Facility In Hudson Valley, Creating Hundreds Of Jobs
Amazon To Open Operations Facility In Hudson Valley, Creating Hundreds Of Jobs Hundreds of jobs are coming to the Hudson Valley as Amazon prepares for its latest venture in New York. This week, Amazon announced that it plans to launch a state-of-the-art operations facility in Orange County in Montgomery in time for the 2021 holiday season, generating more than 800 full-time jobs. The fulfillment center, which will span more than 1,000,000-square-feet near the intersection of Route 17K and Route 747 has been in the works for more than a year. The $75.2 million project had to be approved by the Town Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board, the town’s Industr…

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: Wegmans Plans Cautious Approach To Opening Westchester Store, Other New Locations COVID-19: Wegmans Plans Cautious Approach To Opening Westchester Store, Other New Locations
Covid-19: Wegmans Plans Cautious Approach To Opening Westchester Store, Other New Locations With the nation slowly beginning to reopen the economy amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Wegmans has announced plans for a “cautious approach” to opening new stores, including its planned Hudson Valley location. Wegmans announced this week that it will give a targeted time frame for new locations, including market's first-ever Westchester County store, in Harrison, which was scheduled to open in June. There has been no announced date for a new hard opening for the Harrison location, the company said, and due to social distancing practices, no grand opening celebrations will be…

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by Zak Failla