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Arkport rejects Hornell police offer over cost
Arkport’s village board unanimously declined a $53,000 proposal from the City of Hornell for limited police coverage, citing affordability, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. The deal would have provided about 12 hours of weekly ... more
Hydrant flushing begins in Hornell overnight
The City of Hornell will begin flushing fire hydrants starting Saturday, July 12, according to WETM. The maintenance will take place overnight through July 18 across the City of Hornell, the Town of Hornellsville, and ... more
Hornell to host veterans Freedom Festival this weekend
A celebration aimed at honoring and supporting local veterans is set for Saturday in Hornell, according to WENY News. The We Are Dwyer Veterans Freedom Festival will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m ... more
Lighting debate flares in Hornell Route 36 project
A $60 million overhaul of Route 36 through Hornell has hit a snag over streetlight responsibilities. According to the Hornell Evening Tribune, while the city agreed to maintain 63 new lights, the Village of North ... more
Hornell man stabbed in downtown Rochester
A 32-year-old man from Hornell was hospitalized Tuesday night after being stabbed in downtown Rochester, according to police. The incident occurred near North Clinton Avenue and Pleasant Street around 9:15 p.m. The victim suffered a ... more
$3.2M Hornell center to serve kids, seniors
A long-vacant building in downtown Hornell is being transformed into the David A. Gray Discovery Center, a $3.2 million community space expected to open in 2026, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. The center will ... more
Hornell’s Udder Place ice cream shop to close July 4
After 23 years of serving up creative milkshakes and sundaes, The Udder Place in Hornell will close its doors on July 4, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. Owners Gary and Kathy Foster are retiring, ... more
Alstom lands $2.3B railcar deal with MTA
Hornell-based Alstom will manufacture over 300 railcars as part of a $2.3 billion contract approved by the MTA, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday. The order includes 160 cars for the Long Island Rail Road and ... more
I-86 ramp closure in Hornell set for bridge repairs
Drivers in Hornell should prepare for delays as a key I-86 on-ramp closes for bridge work, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Starting at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, the westbound on-ramp ... more
New boutique brings stylish thrift fashion to Hornell
Ella & Jake’s Boutique has opened in Hornell, offering new and gently used clothing on the second floor of Old Town Antiques, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. The store was launched by Joe and ... more
Hornellsville bridge to close for 16-week rebuild
A key bridge on Cunningham Creek Road in Hornellsville will shut down June 30 for a major construction project, according to Steuben County officials. The closure will last about 16 weeks, weather permitting. Located between ... more
Hornell mayor demands crackdown on Route 36 speeders
Hornell Mayor John Buckley is urging police to tighten enforcement on Route 36, where speeding has become a persistent problem near the city’s junior-senior high school, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. Despite a posted ... more
Hornell YMCA expands programs, doubles staff
The Tri-County YMCA is thriving, with new branches and expanded afterschool programs boosting its impact across Hornell, Dansville, and Bath, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. Over 1,400 children joined youth programs in 2024, and ... more
Hornell unveils sculptures honoring trees, trains
Downtown Hornell now boasts two new public art sculptures celebrating the city’s heritage, according to The Spectator. Installed this week, “Atlas Shrugged” and “The Tracks of Hornell” reflect themes of sustainability and local history. Created ... more
Hornell woman charged in Eastview Mall shoplifting case
A Hornell woman was arrested Thursday afternoon following a shoplifting incident at Von Maur in the Town of Victor, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Melissa A. Paoletti, 51, was taken into ... more
Highway safety warning after NYSP and DOT workers hit in two crashes
New York State officials are urging drivers to slow down and stay alert in work zones after two separate incidents left state employees injured and a police vehicle damaged. The two crashes—one in Steuben County ... more
CBS spotlights Hornell’s blind dessert chef
CBS Mornings is profiling Chris Lomax, the blind dessert chef at Racalto’s in Hornell, in a two-day filming event celebrating his remarkable journey, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. The nationally aired segment will focus ... more
New Alstom plant brings 250 jobs to Hornell
Alstom officially opened a $75 million rail car manufacturing plant in Hornell on June 2, positioning the city as a key player in global rail production, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. The 135,000-square-foot facility, ... more
Hornell man convicted of assaulting infant daughter
A Steuben County jury convicted a Hornell man Thursday of violently shaking his infant daughter in 2022, leaving her with permanent brain injuries. The jury found Robert E. Taft, 28, guilty on six felony counts ... more
