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December 20, 2023

STATEMENT FROM STEUBEN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CHAIR SHAWN HOGAN: On December 5, 2023 City of Hornell Democratic Committee Members and Friends met at 7pm at the Main Place Rear Party Room for a Reorganizational meeting. At that meeting former Chairman Samuel J. Nasca was praised and honored for his over 60 years of leading the City Democratic Party, Mr. Nasca`s leadership was the strength behind the Democratic Party in Hornell, and his leadership has been missed. It was agreed that Mr. Nasca will be appropriately honored at a function at a date that will be determined.

The Democratic Committee then proceeded to accept nominations from the floor to determine a new leadership team for the City Democratic Committee. Those nominated were John Clinton Bradley as Chairman, Ms. Deidre Cardamone as Vice Chairperson, Sue Ladato-Bob as Secretary Treasurer. There being no further nominations this slate was elected by acclamation . This new leadership is committed to grow the Democratic Party within the City of Hornell and beyond in partnership with County Leadership. The first priority is to fill all vacant committee seats within the City and to promote vitality in our Party locally. Also, to aggressively recruit candidates for all City offices in future elections.

There will be more information to come, the Leadership Team will speak for themselves, this is a new day for the City Democratic Committee. We wish the entire community a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

The best gift that you can give is to protect and defend our DEMOCRACY.

December 20, 2023

Today is the capital project voting day in Hornell, voting for Hornell School District taxpayers is going to take place inside Hornell High, from 12pm-9pm today.

Capital Project total cost: $30,215,000
Use of capital reserves: $12,075,000

Officials say there will be no tax rate increase as a result of the project.
It calls for the construction of a new competition gymnasium is being proposed at Hornell High School, including a community-accessible elevated walking track and student fitness center Security enhancements at each of our school buildings, as well as roofing work at the High School.

December 18, 2023

Coming up on Wednesday in Hornell – voting on the Hornell capital project.  That will be Noon to 9:00pm, inside the Hornell High School lobby.

“The project is largely focused on the construction of a new competition gymnasium at the high school, including an elevated community-accessible walking track,” school officials say. “Security enhancements at each of our buildings are also an important part of the project. The current outdated gymnasium no longer meets the needs of our students and community. The increased seating capacity of the new gymnasium will allow Hornell to host sectional competitions for the first time and hold school-wide assemblies and other large group events in the gymnasium. The new elevated walking path will provide community members with a space to exercise indoors.  This project will have no impact on taxpayers and will be funded by a combination of state building aid and the district’s capital reserves.  Construction of a new competition gym is part of Phase 2 of the district’s 10-year comprehensive facilities improvement plan. The planned improvements are a continuation of the district’s efforts to provide updated, modern spaces that support student learning and success.”

December 13, 2023

December 5, 2023

HORNELL, NY – FROM THE HFD: The Hornell Fire Department was busy again for the month of November with 23 Fire calls and 328 ambulance Emergency’s. The Department is continually training of Fire, Rescue and EMS which takes on additional hours monthly to keep crews and equipment ready for all emergency’s.

The Hornell Fire Department wishes everyone and happy and safe Holiday season. Also a reminder as we come into the heating season to please have your heating devises checked and watch the use of holiday decorations with cords and holiday candles. It is also a good thing to check monthly your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Happy Holidays

December 5, 2023

HORNELL, NY – Hornell Mayor John Buckley says there’s going to be the first annual Christmas at the Square concert at the new Union Square Park. That will be December 15 at 600 that evening. There is no charge for admission and seating will be available.

There will be singing by the Hornell High School Show Choir and jazz choirs, the Interemediate Select Choir and Colorguard, and performances by Ellen Oakes Kerr.

December 4, 2023

November 30, 2023

The City of Hornell Employee Spotlight proudly shines on Steve Greene, as Mayor John Buckley presented Steve with the Employee Spotlight Certificate recognizing his ‘Positive Attitude, Hard Work, and Dedication’. Steve is an employee of the Department of Public Works and you can often find him in the garage performing vehicle repairs and maintenance. In the spring and fall months, Steve may also be found spending many hours performing land application to farmer’s fields from the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP). This is crucial to keeping our WPCP operational, is beneficial to the environment, and cost effective for the City of Hornell.
Mayor Buckley noted, “Steve is a tremendously hard worker and an asset to the garage and the Department of Public Works. Whether it’s repairing a police car, ambulance, DPW vehicle or a HAT bus, Steve is there with a smile. He brings a good attitude and valuable service to our community. We appreciate all that Steve does to keep our City and our City vehicles fully operational.”

Thank you, Steve!

November 22, 2023

The Hornell Police Department will be participating in the NYS Stop DWI Thanksgiving High Visibility Engagement Campaign throughout this holiday week. The campaign is statewide and designed to help stop impaired driving, prevent injuries, and save lives. Hornell Police will deploy extra patrols during this campaign to deter impaired driving, enforce impaired driving laws, and educate the public about the dangers of impaired driving. Please make arrangements for safe transportation to and from your destinations and have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!

November 22, 2023
From Hornell Partners For Growth

There is no better way to start the Holiday Season than to attend the annual Shop Local Saturday, “Hornell for the Holidays”, kickoff event on November 25th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Santa returns to his cottage on Santa’s Lane in Hornell, during the Christmas Parade that starts at 5:00 pm. Immediately after the parade is the annual lighting of the HPG tree downtown on Main Street across from City Hall. Santa will greet visitors in his cottage from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

All are invited to join in the parade, the route will start at the parking lot on Center Street, turn left on Main Street, travel to the tree, turn right on Seneca Street, and end at the Community Bank parking lot. Anyone can be a part of the parade by coming to the Center Street Parking Lot between 4:00 & 4:45 PM.

During the day you will see a lot of activity going on in the parking lot behind Santa’s Cottage, parallel to Route 36, where we will be setting up vendors and activities that will start at 5:00 pm. There will be free activities for kids, craft vendors, food trucks selling cotton candy, funnel cakes, deep-fried junk foods, and two dinner trucks, along with all the local restaurants in the area.

The evening activities start as soon as the tree is lit; everyone is invited to enter the large tent area, and receive a laminated number for their group; the numbers will be called throughout the night and will be when you enter the rope area for your turn to visit Santa. While you wait enjoy free hot cocoa, cookies, coloring pages & crayons, and much more fun inside the tent. You will also find that this year we have invited international award-winning live party caricaturist Adam Pate from Speed Sketchers set up to create a sketch of you and your family (https://speedsketchers.com) while you wait for your turn to see Santa.

This year we want to make sure the line keeps moving therefore we will not be printing out photos for everyone, please bring your phones or camera to take your own photo. We will also have a cute holiday photo area set up outside in the tent area.
Some activities will be run by volunteers from local groups and we encourage donations to them; like the Hornell High School Seniors who will be handing out Free Hot Cocoa and Cookies provided by Wegmans, and will be set up inside the Warehouse where some vendors will also be. The city stage will be set up for entertainment throughout the night. DJ Sean Stewart from Fun 92.1 will be playing Holiday Music all night long with breaks for local entertainment. Groups such as the Hornell Intermediate School Choir and the High School Choir. If any choir, dance studio, or other similar Christmas entertainment would like to volunteer some time and perform during the night please contact HPG at hornellpartners@gmail.com.

Want to come back and visit Santa’s Cottage at a later date? It will be open for visits with Santa on these Saturdays, December 2nd, 9th, & 16th from 1 – 4 pm, and Thursdays, December 7th & 14th from 5 – 7 pm. Free Photos will be printed on the spot and will cause a longer wait time, please be patient while waiting in lines and dress for the weather.

Once you see the big red mailbox outside of Santa’s Cottage, at the end of November through December 14th, your child will be able to drop off their letters to Santa and we will forward them to the North Pole. The Hornell Post Office will also be accepting letters when they have their box for Santa set up. If your child would like a letter back from Santa please make sure that the following information is written on the envelope or inside the letter: First and last Name, Address, City, State, and Zip Code
Please make sure that it is legible in order to receive a letter back!

On December 7th give yourself four hours of shopping & dining in the Business Improvement District’s second annual “Hornell Holiday Shopping Spree Spectacular” from 4:00 – 8:00 PM. During this time, you will find many merchants will be staying open late, and some are offering specials to those who would like to shop for your holiday gifts, pick up certificates, or just have a meal at a local restaurant. Have the kids and don’t want to take them with you? Register them with the Hornell Library or HPG; the cost is $20.00 per child, the best part… return with a receipt from a business in the HPG District and you will receive your $10.00 back per child. Not sure if a business is in the HPG District check out the Discover Hornell App to confirm where you are shopping is listed.

On behalf of everyone at Hornell Partners for Growth and the businesses in the HPG business district, have a very merry Christmas and a safe holiday season. There is no place like Hornell for the Holidays.