June 11, 2026
A HORNELL, NY – Below are photos of the Union Pacific 1941 train, Big Boy! Thousands upon thousands of people were in Hornell for this event! Big Boy arrived at 2:00pm and officials say that it departed the old depot area at around 2:30pm. Crowd estimates were between 3,000 and 5,000 at this point.
June 10, 2026
Last night, over 4100 NYSEG customers in Hornell, were without power. Also, there were numerous downed trees and Facebook photos show trees down on Park Drive in Hornell. There were also outages in other parts of Steuben County, including Prattsburgh and Pulteney. This was caused by the thunder and lightening storms, which went through the county. As of this morning, public works crews are out and about, cleaning up the streets and roasds from the fallen trees.
June 10, 2026
STATEMENT FROM ADDiSON CENTRAL SCHOOL: “Families – This message is to inform you that there was an individual driving erratically on campus at Tuscarora this morning causing a disruption to morning arrival. When the vehicle stopped near our buses, Ms. Simmons inquired with the driver if they needed assistance and immediately contacted Officer Fuerst, who arrived on scene moments later. Bus drop off was rerouted to the parent drop of area at District Office. The individual was detained, the vehicle was towed, and the District is cooperating with law enforcement in its investigation of the matter. All students, family members, and staff are safe. We thank Officer Fuerst for responding quickly and efficiently, as well as officers from the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department who assisted, for ensuring the safety of all.”
June 10, 2026
Behind a dominant pitching performance and a timely fourth-inning rally, the Hornell Steamers earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Syracuse Salt Cats on Tuesday evening at Maple City Park. The win snapped a brief skid for the Steamers and showcased one of the club’s strongest all-around pitching efforts of the young season. Syracuse struck first in the opening inning when Mike Giamartino delivered an RBI single to score Oliver Rey, giving the Salt Cats an early 1-0 lead. Despite allowing three hits in the frame, Hornell starter Ty Vogel (SUNY Niagara) settled in quickly and never allowed another run. Vogel was outstanding over five innings, scattering six hits while striking out six and walking just one. The right-hander worked out of several jams and kept the Steamers within striking distance until the offense found its rhythm. Hornell finally broke through in the bottom of the fourth. Michael Duncan (Eastern Mennonite) ignited the rally with a one-out double before Emmett Heath (Pomona Pitzer) lined a run-scoring double into the gap in right-center field to tie the game at 1-1. Moments later, Taylor Joseph (North Park) delivered a clutch RBI single up the middle, plating Heath and giving the Steamers their first lead of the night at 2-1.
That would prove to be all the offense Hornell needed.
The Steamers collected seven hits on the evening, led by Will Parker (Pomona Pitzer) who finished 2-for-3, Heath went 2-for-3 with a double, a run scored, and the game-tying RBI, while Duncan added a double and scored the eventual winning run. After Vogel’s strong start, Alex Spezzano (Hobart) was nearly untouchable out of the bullpen to earn the save. The right-hander allowed just one hit while striking out five. He struck out the side in the 6th and two in the 7th. As a staff, Hornell pitchers combined for 11 strikeouts while allowing just one run. Defensively, the Steamers erased a potential seventh-inning threat when Rylan Stokes threw out Hector Gonzalez attempting to steal second base. Hornell (2-3) was leading 1-0 in the nightcap of the doubleheader when thunderstorms rolled in and forced the game to be suspended. The Steamers travel to Gensee for their first battle with the Rapids on Thursday. First pitch at Houghton is at 7 p.m.
June 9, 2026
FROM US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the release of $168,732,835 in long-delayed Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants to New York State for disaster relief following Tropical Storm Fred, Hurricane Ida, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other severe weather events. The Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District is being given $60,493,661.51. This award provides federal funding to the Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4625-NY (Remnants of Tropical Storm Fred). These long-awaited funds, some stemming from disaster declarations dating as far back as 2013, include $60.5 million for the Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District in Steuben County, where schools were significantly damaged by flash flooding during Tropical Storm Fred. The funding also includes allocations for a hazard mitigation proposal to prevent similar damage in the district in the future. Additionally, $31 million in federal funding was granted to the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services for state management costs related to Hurricane Ida, $1.9 million was allocated for COVID-19 relief in New York City and Wyoming County, and more than $40 million was allocated to the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA).
June 9, 2026
FROM THE CANISTEO VILLAGE HALL:
The Big Boy Steam Engine is coming through Canisteo and we’re excited for this historic sight! Please keep these important safety tips in mind when viewing in Canisteo or the surrounding areas:
• Stay back at least 25 feet from all railroad tracks
• Railroad tracks, trestles, yards, and right-of-way are private property – DO NOT TRESPASS.
• Never assume tracks are abandoned or inactive – ALWAYS expect a train.
• Be a safe and considerate driver – do not pace the train.
• Be aware of your surroundings – we expect increased pedestrian traffic along roadways, so please SLOW DOWN.
We expect the train will depart Hornell and head toward Canisteo on Thursday, 6/11 at approximately 2:30 PM.
You can live track the train route anytime here.
June 9, 2026
FROM REP. NICK LANGWORTHY: Congressman Nick Langworthy today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $60,493,661.51 to the Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District to rebuild and restore facilities devastated by the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred.
The funding will support the replacement of the district’s Junior/Senior High School and Administrative Offices, athletic facilities, parking lots, sidewalks, and other campus infrastructure damaged by catastrophic flooding that inundated the school campus and displaced students from their classrooms. The award also includes significant hazard mitigation funding to relocate critical facilities out of the floodplain and better protect the district from future disasters.
“Tropical Storm Fred caused devastating damage to this community and school district, only to be ravaged again a short time later by Tropical Storm Debby,” said Congressman Langworthy. “I was on the ground touring the damage and meeting with local officials and residents, and I made a promise that I would not give up until we found a lasting solution that would not only allow them to rebuild, but to try to protect them from the effects of a future storm. This funding marks a transformational milestone that has been the result of a strong partnership and collaboration at every level of government.”
“On behalf of the Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District, I want to thank Congressman Langworthy for his steadfast support and advocacy throughout this process, along with FEMA, our local, state, and federal partners, our Board of Education, and the many individuals whose dedication and persistence made this day possible,” said Jasper-Troupsburg Superintendent Jason Oliver. “While this announcement marks a tremendous milestone, our work is not yet complete. There are still important local decisions ahead as we move from planning to construction. But today gives our students, families, faculty, staff, and community tremendous optimism because the best days for Jasper-Troupsburg are certainly ahead of us. Together, we are building not just a new school, but a stronger future for generations to come.”
The funding covers the replacement of the district’s approximately 85,000-square-foot Junior/Senior High School and Administrative Offices building, replacement of the track and multi-purpose court, restoration of damaged campus infrastructure, and repairs to additional facilities across the campus. FEMA determined the damage to the school building and athletic facilities was so extensive that replacement was warranted.
The project also includes more than $5 million in hazard mitigation funding, allowing the district to rebuild outside the floodplain and incorporate resiliency measures designed to reduce future flood risk.
The federal award is being provided through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program under a major disaster declaration for Tropical Storm Fred. The total project cost is currently estimated at $67.2 million, with FEMA funding provided at a 90 percent federal cost share.
Congressman Langworthy concluded, “The people of this community have shown tremendous independence, resiliency, and strength throughout this entire multi-year battle. This investment marks a new beginning for the faculty, students, and families who will soon have a new modern, resilient building and the confidence that learning will not be interrupted by a future storm. This is what effective, responsive government looks like, and I want to thank everyone who played a role in making this victory possible.”
June 10, 2026
Washington, DC — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), today supported the Secure America Act, legislation that provides critical funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), border security technology, and immigration enforcement operations to help secure America’s borders and protect communities across the nation. The Secure America Act provides $69.55 billion for CBP, ICE, HSI, and other related programs in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2029. This funding includes over $31 billion in funding for ICE operations through FY29, including funding for enforcement personnel, detention and removal operations, transportation, technology modernization, and coordination with state and local law enforcement. The legislation also provides over $9 billion for Border Patrol agents and CBP operations, including the hiring, training, and equipping of additional personnel, advanced screening technology, anti-fentanyl enforcement efforts, and border surveillance capabilities through FY29. Additionally, the bill includes over $7 billion in supplemental funding for HSI to continue its work on child trafficking interdiction through FY29. The legislation ensures Border Patrol and ICE have stable funding through the remainder of President Trump’s term and strengthens efforts to combat illegal immigration, fentanyl trafficking, and transnational criminal activity.
“Supporting the men and women of Border Patrol and ICE should be common sense,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “The Secure America Act gives our frontline law enforcement officers the resources they need to keep our borders secure, stop the flow of fentanyl into our communities, and enforce our nation’s immigration laws. President Trump has made incredible progress restoring order at the border, and Congress must ensure that progress continues. The alternative is a return to the failed policies that allowed millions of illegal immigrants to enter our country, fueled deadly fentanyl trafficking, and put American communities at risk. Americans deserve a safe, secure border and a government that puts their security first.”
June 9, 2026
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with 15 of her Senate colleagues, called on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to strengthen oversight and enforcement of prediction markets. This comes as the CFTC considers comments on its proposed rulemaking regarding prediction market regulation. “Financial markets must be fair, transparent, and not tilted in favor of those with privileged access,” said Senator Gillibrand. “The CFTC must implement strong, commonsense guardrails to protect consumers, prevent insider trading, and hold prediction market platforms to high standards of integrity.” The senators wrote to CFTC Chairman Michael Selig: “These markets have a significantly higher proportion of retail participants than traditional derivatives markets, heightening customer protection concerns. At the same time, increasing reports of potential misconduct—including insider trading and market manipulation—have drawn increasing scrutiny from the broader public and from Congress. It is critical that the Commission provide additional guidance and regulation to address these concerns.”
“Given the dynamic and growing nature of the prediction markets, it is crucial that the Commission provide clear guidance to DCMs, DCOs, and other market participants to prevent the listing of event contracts susceptible to manipulation or abuse and to focus the industry’s efforts on listing contracts with clear economic use cases, rather than purely speculative offerings with limited hedging value,” the senators continued. “In addition, the Commission must prioritize its examination and review of DCMs and DCOs to ensure that they have appropriate policies, procedures, and resources to comply with this guidance—and in fact are doing so. Finally, the Commission should work to require DCMs and DCOs to ensure that the terms and conditions of event contracts are clear and designed to minimize potential areas for dispute as to resolution and payout.”
In addition to Senator Gillibrand, the letter was signed by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Dick Durbin (D-IL), John Fetterman (D-PA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and Chris Coons (D-DE).
Senator Gillibrand continues to push for regulatory clarity in the rapidly growing prediction market sector. In April, she introduced the Prediction Market Act of 2026 to put regular Americans first by banning elected officials from trading on prediction markets, establishing a transparent regulatory framework, and creating strong safeguards for retail investors.
June 9, 2026
By Hornell Deputy Mayor Jessica Cleveland
Get ready to dive into another great season as the City of Hornell and the Hornell YMCA team up to kick off summer at the Veterans Memorial Park pool on June 29. The Common Council officially approved the continuation of this successful partnership at their March meeting, marking its sixth consecutive year of providing summer recreation to the community.
“Summer is an exciting time in the City of Hornell, and we’re looking forward to welcoming residents back to our parks,” said Mayor John Buckley. “From the pool and splash pad to our playgrounds and sports courts, there are plenty of opportunities for people of all ages to get outside, stay active, and enjoy the season. We appreciate our continued partnership with the YMCA and look forward to another safe and successful summer in Hornell.”
Aquatics Director Amanda Gillette shared her excitement: “We are really excited to partner with the City to operate the pool at James Street Park again this summer. This partnership allows the YMCA to bring our dedication to healthy living to the community while providing a safe, fun, and welcoming place for families to enjoy the water. We look forward to another great summer and to serving our community through this collaboration.”
The pool will be open daily from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. beginning June 29 through August 21. Admission is just $1 for City residents, $2 for non-residents, and free for YMCA members. Individuals or businesses interested in sponsoring a “Free Swim Day” may reach out to the YMCA for more details. Sponsorship costs $100 with many prime summer dates available at this time.
The City’s summer playground program kicks off June 29 and runs through late August offering games and activities Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Playground locations include Veterans Memorial Park, Stephens Avenue Apartments, Maple City Park (High School), the Columbian School, and the Bryant Apartments.
From swimming and playground activities to pickleball, basketball, and tennis, there are plenty of ways for residents to enjoy the summer season. We’re looking forward to a safe, fun, and active summer in the City of Hornell!
