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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NY joins 11 other states to sue Trump administration to stop broad tariffs on imports

13 hours ago | lohud.com | Chris McKenna |Chris Mckenna

New York has joined 11 other states in a lawsuit against the Trump administration to try to undo the steep taxes President Donald Trump has imposed on imports from nearly every nation. The case, filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade, disputes Trump's authority to issue the sweeping tariffs and argues they will raise prices for consumers and hurt small businesses, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Gov.
Yonkers councilmember calls for safety reforms after landslide damages business

1 day ago | lohud.com | Alexandra Rivera

A Yonkers councilmember is calling on the city to implement new safety reforms on local buildings after a landslide damaged a business in early April. Councilmember Anthony J. Merante is urging the city of Yonkers to implement stricter and more comprehensive safety reforms to buildings in the area following the partial collapse of Peterson Tool Rental on April 7. What happened in Yonkers?
Lower Hudson Valley weather: Warm days are ahead. See the NWS forecast

1 day ago | lohud.com | Alexandra Rivera

A week of cloudy skies and warm days are ahead this week for Lower Hudson Valley residents, with slight chances of showers near the weekend. Tuesday got off to a cloudy start in the morning, with some sunshine slated for later in the day, according to the National Weather Service. High temperatures are expected near 77 degrees with light winds around 8 to 13 miles per hour. In the evening, clouds could roll in again as temperatures drop to around 49 degrees.
Watch livestream of April 22 Mass for Pope Francis at St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC

1 day ago | lohud.com | Ashley Catherine Fontones |Christopher Cann

NY's Cardinal Timothy Dolan will celebrate Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis at noon, April 22, before heading to Rome Tuesday to participate in the papal conclave to elect a new pope. Cardinal Timothy Dolan will celebrate Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan on Tuesday, April 22, before heading to Rome in the evening to participate in a papal conclave.
Vote: lohud Softball Player of the Week, presented by White Plains Hospital

2 days ago | lohud.com | Debbie Schechter |Phil Strum

Who will be the Softball Player of the Week, presented by White Plains Hospital? It's time to look at the standouts from April 14-20. Check out the nominees for lohud Softball Player of the Week, presented by White Plains Hospital, and cast your vote. The athletes' credentials are listed above the fan poll, which will be open until 3 p.m. Wednesday. The winner will be announced on social media on Wednesday. Winners this season: Lily Mirabella, Westlake; Janae Walker, Hendrick Hudson.
Rep. Mike Lawler to hold first 2025 town hall at Clarkstown South High School April 27

2 days ago | lohud.com | Chris McKenna |Chris Mckenna

The April 27 town hall is the first Rep. Mike Lawler will hold in 2025. Those interested in attending Rep. Mike Lawler's town hall must first register online at NY17TownHall.com. Four would-be challengers for Rep. Mike Lawler's seat have emerged so far in 2025. Rep. Mike Lawler is set to hold his first town hall of 2025 after weeks of political turbulence in which other Republican lawmakers have faced tough questioning from angry constituents at public forums.
Woodlands center Jamison Stevens named first-team all-state by New York sportswriters

2 days ago | lohud.com | Mike Dougherty

Jamison Stevens, who led Woodlands to a NYSPHSAA championship game appearance, was named first-team all-state by the New York State Sportswriters Association. The organization released it's small school picks on Monday, April 21. A total of 13 players from Section 1 were recognized. The large school picks will be released April 28. Class BFirst team: Jamison Stevens (Woodlands). Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Second team: Anthony Ficarrotta (Dobbs Ferry).
lohud Boys lacrosse scoreboard: Who's coming into Week 4 hot?

2 days ago | lohud.com | Mike Dougherty

Mike DoughertyRockland/Westchester Journal NewsIt's a big week for Iona Prep, which hits the road to play Victor and Shenendehowa then comes back home for a showdown against Stepinac, which has been circled since the Gaels were upended by the Crusaders in the CHSAA title game last season. Marquee gamesMonday: Pearl River at North Rockland; Nyack at Tappan Zee. Tuesday: Iona Prep at Victor. Thursday: Rye at Greeley; Bronxville at Pleasantville. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Vote for the lohud Boys Lacrosse Player of the Week, presented by White Plains Hospital

2 days ago | lohud.com | Mike Dougherty

We're taking a time out for a heat check. Get your thumbs loose. The lohud Boys Lacrosse Player of the Week poll, presented by White Plains Hospital, spotlights the players who had a headline-worthy impact on the previous week. Your vote determines the winner. Review what our finalists got done in between the lines, then vote for the player who had the biggest impact. We'll keep the poll open until 3 p.m. Wednesday and then announce the winner on social media.
Softball: Section 1, area schedule and results for April 21-27

2 days ago | lohud.com | Debbie Schechter

Week 5 in softball brings about some pretty intriguing matchups highlighted by the Rockland Challege and Ardsley's Breast Cancer tournament. Here's a refresher of the Spring Break week scoreboard:More: Softball: Section 1, area schedule and results for April 14-20Just a reminder to tag me on Twitter/X at both @LoHud_Debbie and @Lohudsoftball as well as email ([email protected])Monday, April 21Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.