October 26, 2026
-State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning), and Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski (R,C-Canisteo), together with Hornell Mayor John Buckley, will make two stops in Hornell on Monday to present Legislative Resolutions they sponsored this year commemorating the city’s history. The legislators will visit the Hornell Erie Depot Museum (111 Loder Street) on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. to present copies of their Legislative Resolution commemorating the 175th Anniversary of the inaugural trip of the Erie Railroad through Hornell. The media is invited to attend. The resolution (J2277/K1505) was unanimously approved by the state Senate and Assembly in June during the closing weeks of the Legislature’s 2026 legislative session. The resolution reads, in part, “The observance of this 175th Anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect upon the enduring contributions of railroad workers, civic leaders, historians, preservationists, and community members whose efforts have preserved Hornell’s unique transportation heritage for future generations.”
The group will then visit Davidson’s Furniture in Hornell (161 Main Street) at 4:00 p.m. to present copies of their Legislative Resolution paying tribute to the store’s 150th Anniversary. The media is invited to attend. The resolution (J2274/K1494) was also unanimously approved by the state Senate and Assembly in June. It reads, in part, “Davidson’s Furniture has been a staple in the Hornell community since its inception, and it is the oldest store in Hornell; it is believed that Davidson’s Furniture is one of the oldest continuous family-owned furniture stores in New York State, signifying its endurance and decades of success.”
