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$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
Hornell man gets 15 years for fatal crash
A Hornell man will serve 15 years in prison for causing a deadly 2023 crash in Avoca while speeding and high on marijuana, according to WENY. Michael Eldridge, 28, was sentenced Friday after being convicted ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 24 scoreboard
Sectional postseason action heated up Saturday with a full slate of games across the Wayne-Finger Lakes, with several more teams advancing to the next round. Canandaigua baseball rolled past Victor behind Tyler Christopher’s three-RBI day ... more
Hornell rolls out two new HAT buses
Two brand-new Hornell Area Transit (HAT) buses will soon hit city streets, replacing aging vehicles and boosting local transit. Funded entirely through federal and state grants, buses 61 and 62 are being prepped with radio ... more
Hornell library vandalized, but community stands strong
The Hornell Public Library was hit with vulgar graffiti this week, causing thousands in damage and forcing the removal of its historic front doors, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. Two nearby businesses were also ... more
Hornell man charged in $3,900 welfare fraud case
A Hornell man is facing felony charges after investigators say he illegally collected thousands of dollars in welfare benefits by submitting false documents. Ryan C. Deisher, 26, was arrested on May 13 by Steuben County ... more
