Poughkeepsie Journal

4 days ago | poughkeepsiejournal.com | Doyle Rice |Christopher Cann

A record-setting heat wave was continuing to blast most of the eastern U.S. June 24, forecasters said, with temperatures expected to soar to near 100 degrees for tens of millions of people. WASHINGTON – A record-setting heat wave will continue to blast most of the eastern U.S. on Tuesday, June 24, forecasters said, with temperatures expected to soar to near 100 degrees for tens of millions of people.

1 week ago | poughkeepsiejournal.com | Stephen Haynes

Stephen HaynesRockland/Westchester Journal NewsSpeeding along the roadside through the agrestic areas of Ulster County this weekend will be two former Olympians. Nelson Vails is flying in from San Diego and Wayne Stetina will travel from North Carolina, meeting in New Paltz for what will be one of the most significant cycling events they’ve participated in. This isn’t a competition, though, and those legends will have a chance this time to slow their roll. Literally.

1 week ago | poughkeepsiejournal.com | Pete Caldera

NEW YORK - In a twist to lately dormant Yankees' lineup, lefty-hitting Ben Rice will make his first start at catcher on Wednesday night, with both Austin Wells and Giancarlo Stanton on the bench. DJ LeMahieu is also getting a rest from the starting lineup, with Oswald Peraza starting at second base against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz (3-8, 5.53 ERA) at Yankee Stadium.

1 week ago | poughkeepsiejournal.com | Chris McKenna |Chris Mckenna

A six-year push to close a loophole in New York's sexual assault laws failed again as Assembly leaders blocked a vote on a bill that would ensure prosecutors can bring charges when the victim is intoxicated. The Senate unanimously approved the bill in May — for the fifth time since 2020 — and 92 Assembly members from both parties had signed on as co-sponsors, more than enough to approve it.

1 week ago | poughkeepsiejournal.com | Ken McMillan

The Mid-Hudson scholastic boys basketball roster for the annual Summer Hoops Festival has been announced - and this year they will play as the "home" team. The Basketball Coaches Association of New York has moved the tournament to Monroe-Woodbury High School and Middle School on August 1-3. The annual event has been played in Binghamton. "We are excited about this year, and that we will be hosting the tournament,'' said Monticello coach and BCANY associate executive director Chris Russo.