Daily Freeman: Empire State Games torch relay in Dutchess and Ulster counties

HIGHLAND, N.Y. >> The torch relay leading up to the Empire State Games was in Dutchess and Ulster counties on Tuesday.

Poughkeepsie resident Johnny Vacca, who will compete in the biathlon at this year’s games, carried the torch on the Walkway Over the Hudson, accompanied by Clayton DeClemente, an 18-year-old LaGrange resident who will compete in speed skating at the games, scheduled for Feb. 1 to 4 in Lake Placid.