March 2, 2018
HORNELL, NY- Hornell mayor John Buckley says that Hornell has set up a warming center as shelter for those who need it at the Arts Center on Broadway in Hornell (The Old Ponderosa building on Broadway).
Hornell Police will give rides to those who need a ride to the warming center per Police Chief Ted Murray call 324-3860 or 9-1-1.
November 15th, 2017
Deputy Supervisor Dan Broughton
ARKPORT, NY – The Town of Hornellsville held a Public Hearing Tuesday evening and then passed heir 2018 budget. For next year, they are looking at a total budget of 1,930,485. Of that, $652,000 is to be recouped as revenue while $1,216,000 will be raised by taxes. They will also allocate $63,000 in the unexpected fund balance account. According to Deputy Supervisor Dan Broughton, this works out to be a 1% tax increase. Put into dollars and cents, if you own a $100,000 dwelling, your taxes will go up $30.
Joe Dick, Planning Board head, told the board that Cy’s Shurefine owner Larry Jones will be retiring off the panel in the near future and a replacement is being sought. Dick said he is currently only running with 3 members and decision making is getting tough. Dave Wyre, Parts Manager at Simmons Rockwell, will take over one of the two open positions.
As soon as he board seats 5 again, Dick said they would like to sit down and redo the fee structure for building permits, which at the moment are relatively low compared to other communities.
Dick also reported that the DEC is still delaying construction of the new Nissan Dealership adjacent to Simmons Rockwell because of years of contamination in the adjacent creek by a private contractor. Dick, along with Simmons Rockwell, hopes the matter will be resolved in the very near future.
And finally, the board passed a resolution to have the roof replaced on the Hornellsville Town Hall building. According to board member Bob Mauro, they had budgeted $13,000 for the project months back, and just received a low bid of $8,000 with materials. “We would like to get it taken care of as soon as possible,” said Mauro, “The weather is changing fast and our window of opportunity to get this done before he bad stuff hits is getting shorter.”
Town of Hornellsville 2018 Budget Summary
Today, the city of Hornell began milling on Seneca St. from Preston Ave. to the North Hornell Bridge. Traffic will be interrupted during this time. Please find alternate routes because of heavy construction.
June 10, 2017
HORNELL, NY – The Hornell Dodgers lost their first game of the season Saturday night to the previous winless Rochester Ridgeman 8-7. Hornell is now 6-1 while the Ridgeman are 1-5. You can read the whole game summary below courtesy of Paul Welker and the Hornell Dodgers.
http://abcnewsradioonline.com/national-news/cleveland-facebook-murder-suspect-shot-killed-himself-after.html#entry35896669
March 27, 2017
ALBANY, NY – Governor Andrew Cuomo wants flags on all state buildings on Tuesday, March 28, to be at half-staff, in honor of Staff Sgt. Alexandria Gleason Morrow. “On behalf of all New Yorkers, I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Morrow, and join in honoring her service to our nation,” Governor Cuomo stated.
Staff Sgt. Morrow, 25, died on Wednesday, March 22, in non-combat related duties.
February 12, 2017
ALFRED, NY – The Wellsville Regional News website reports that an Alfred State College student was stabbed on Sunday morning at an off-campus house party. “Alfred Police Chief Paul Griffith told us this afternoon that the unidentified injured student was found walking on Mill Street near GJ’s shortly after 2 a.m. and an ambulance was called,” Michael Baldwin of the Regional News website wrote. “Griffith said the student was stabbed in the leg and was taken to St. James Hospital in Hornell where he was treated and released.”
According to the Wellsville Regional News page, a male was seen later running into Shults Hall at Alfred State College, but students would not say anything when asked by Alfred Police, and Police Chief Griffith called it a “wall of silence”.
The investigation continues.
Click here for full story from Wellsville Regional News website.
February 9, 2017
HORNELL, NY – The Hornell Board of Public Safety gave the go ahead for a request by State Farms Dave Palma to block off Main Street from Hakes Ave to Seneca Street for a festival on June 22nd, 2017.
The event, themed “Summer in the City”, will host multiple food vendors, antique cars, and arts and crafts. Also there will be rotating bands on the stage located at the intersection of Main and Church Streets.
According to Hornell Mayor Shawn Hogan, there will be participation from numerous businesses in the area and the event will run all day long until around 8pm. For more information you can contact Dave Palma at dave@davepalma.com.
December 12, 2016
CANISTEO, NY – The Canisteo-Greenwood Board of Education heard a proposal Monday night from Labella architect Alton Ainslie about replacing the floor in the Elementary/Middle school cafeteria. Every year Albany allots school districts $100,000 in aid specifically for a capital outlay project.
This year the board decided to use the money to replace a cafeteria floor. The old tile floor is outdated, can become very slippery, and is covering up plumbing that is not up to code standards. The project entails replacing it with Quarry tile. Quarry tile is extensively used for floors where a very durable material is required. It can be used either indoors or outdoors.
Also after the old floor is tore up, plumbing underneath that is decades old will be replaced and much needed grease trap will be installed.
A big question by the board is what happens once the old floor is removed and they realize that more needs to be done running in excess of the $100,000 of aid. In that case the school district would be responsible and should plan ahead in the upcoming school budget. If everything goes on schedule, the construction could begin this summer.
Also the school district is currently undertaking rapid response planning. Under this program, the school works with police, fire, ambulance, and rescue teams in allowing them to tie in with all school surveillance cameras, phones, and other resources to aid in a speedy resolution in case of a tragedy. According to Palotti the web based program is very affordable and offed by Boces.
March 2, 2016
The Steuben County Board of Elections sent out this clarification, about a previous posting:
Anyone in Steuben County not registered to vote, who is 18 or older, and wishing to vote in the state Presidential Primary in April must register to vote by March 25, according to county Board of Elections Commissioners.
Only those that are registered as Democrats or Republicans will be able to vote in the Presidential Primary April 19.
Voters who have moved within Steuben county since the Nov. 3, 2015 General Election, need to complete a new voter registration form and submit it to the county Board of Elections by March 25, in order to update their residential address or mailing address.
The Democratic and Republican presidential primaries are slated for April 19 across New York State; Steuben County’s voting hours are from noon-9 p.m.
Steuben Elections Commissioners, said anyone who will be out of the county on April 19, who is permanently disabled or is a care giver of someone who is permanently disabled, can apply for an absentee ballot for the presidential primary. More information and forms are available at www.steubencony.org/boe, at the board of elections office, 3 Pulteney Square, Bath or by calling (607) 664-2260.or like them on Facebook at Steuben County NY Board of Elections.
It is too late for anyone to change their party affiliation for the 2016 election year.
Anyone wishing to change their party affiliation for the 2017 election year may do so by completing a new voter registration form and select their new party affiliation. Party changes must be received by October 14, 2016 in order for them to take affect for the 2017 election year.
January 23, 2016
ABC News reports that Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a State of Emergency for New York City this morning, due to the severe snow there.
(video updated to show the afternoon briefing by Gov. Cuomo)
March 12, 2015
A Bath woman was seriously injured Wednesday when her vehicle was hit nearly head-on by a Finger Lakes ambulance in Bath.
State Police say Teresa Snyder, 48, was taken to Robert Packer hospital with a head injury, and was listed in critical condition.
A passenger in the ambulance, paramedic David Forester, 55, of Dansville, was taken to Strong Hospital, and listed in guarded condition.
Troopers say the ambulance was not in emergency operation at the time. The driver of the ambulance, Jami Haag, 29, of Geneva, was not injured. Haag was cited for unsafe speed.
An investigation continues.