The Journal News

The Journal News is a publication based in New York that caters to the counties of Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam, which together form the Lower Hudson Valley area. This newspaper is part of the Gannett Company, Inc.

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Who Is Matthew Schaefer? 5 things to know about NY Islanders’ No. 1 NHL draft pick

12 hours ago | lohud.com | Ryan Miller

Ryan MillerRockland/Westchester Journal NewsThe New York Islanders selected Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday. Schaefer recorded 22 points on seven goals and 15 assists with a plus-21 rating in 17 games last season. The 6-foot-2, 186-pound defenseman suffered a broken clavicle on Dec. 27 while playing for Canada at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Jonathan Loaisiga, JC Escarra are both out for Yankees vs Reds game Wednesday. Here's why

2 days ago | lohud.com | Pete Caldera

Two hours prior to the Yankees' 7 p.m. game on Wednesday night at Cincinnati, reliever Jonathan Loaisiga was sent back to the team's hotel due to illness, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, via X . According to Greg Joyce of the New York Post, Loaisiga's undisclosed illness is not anything that might require a stay on the 15-day injury list.
Dicky Lovelady signs with NY Mets: What to know about the pitcher with an unusual name

4 days ago | lohud.com | Ryan Miller

The New York Mets made a Dicky Lovelady move in their bullpen. New York signed free-agent left-handed relief pitcher Richard Lovelady on Monday. The journeyman has requested to be called by his nickname "Dicky" with fans, teammates and staffers. For official records, however, he’ll still be listed as Richard Lovelady. The 29-year-old is shooting straight up to the big leagues after opting out of his minor league contract with the Triple-A St. Paul Saints.
Can Donald Trump run for president in 2028? Constitution sets two-term limit

4 days ago | lohud.com | Kinsey Crowley

President Trump has remained a divisive figure, prompting mass protests and receiving low approval ratings. Can he run again in 2028? Does he want to? Protesters in some cities took to the streets on June 22 after President Donald Trump's decision to bomb three nuclear facilities in Iran.
Allan Winans: 3 things to know about Yankees pitcher making 2025 debut vs Reds on Monday

4 days ago | lohud.com | Pete Caldera

Allan Winans has been called up to make his first Yankees' start on Monday night, on the road against the Cincinnati Reds. On Sunday morning, the Yankees placed lefty Ryan Yarbrough on the 15-day injury list due to a strained right oblique, necessitating Winans' 2025 big league debut. Here's a brief look at Winans, the 29-year-old right-hander from Southern California:
Trump's approval rating on immigration leads in new poll. What is his approval rating?

4 days ago | lohud.com | Kinsey Crowley |Sudiksha Kochi

Immigration was a flashpoint going into the 2024 presidential election, and it remains President Donald Trump's strongest issue in a recent poll. A NBC News Decision Desk Poll released June 15, conducted along with SurveyMonkey, found that 45% of Americans approve of the way Trump is handling his job as president, while 55% disapprove. Those figures remain unchanged from an NBC News survey in April. (The survey was conducted among 19,410 adults nationwide between May 30 and June 10.
Hot summer days mean cold drinks. Westchester, Rockland folks like these spots

5 days ago | lohud.com | Peter Kramer

We asked dozens of our friends and neighbors across the Lower Hudson Valley to complete the sentence: "It's not summer until I..." — and they didn't disappoint. We're calling them “The Summer 100,” although we ended up talking to more than 100 people. At the very least, our Summer 100 will give you some options to consider. This week, we feature folks for whom summer has favorite sights, sounds and flavors.
What Ryan Yarbrough's injury means for the Yankees' rotation

5 days ago | lohud.com | Pete Caldera

NEW YORK – Lefty Ryan Yarbrough is dealing with a right oblique strain, causing some shuffling at the back end of the Yankees’ rotation. Right-hander Allan Winans will be called up to start Monday night’s series opener at Cincinnati, and Marcus Stroman might soon be in play. On the injured list since April 12 due to a left knee strain, Stroman is scheduled to make another minor league rehab start Tuesday, with pitch count of around 70.
What channel is Yankees vs. Orioles on Sunday? How to watch series finale on Roku TV

6 days ago | lohud.com | Albert Bainbridge IV

The Yankees and Orioles get the 15-game MLB slate started on Sunday as this American League East game will air on the Roku channel during the streaming services MLB Sunday Leadoff package. The series finale is set for a bright and early first pitch shortly after 11:35 a.m. start time in the Bronx. This game can be streamed for free on either the Roku channel and Rokuchannel.com.
Saturday 6/21/2025 Powerball $118M jackpot winning numbers

1 week ago | lohud.com | Phil Strum

Could today be your lucky day when you become the next Powerball millionaire? The Powerball jackpot is an estimated $118 million with a cash option of $53.1 million for Saturday night's drawing, according to the Powerball website. The last jackpot won was May 31, with a single winner of $204.5 million in California. The Mega Millions jackpot is at $326 million, according to the Mega Millions website.