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3 days ago
- Business
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Alstom opens new plant in Hornell to create jobs
HORNELL, N.Y. (WETM)— Alstom held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the new plant 4 manufacturing facility in Hornell on Monday, June 2. Tours were given to all attendees to show the innovations that have been implemented into the plant. Plant 4 is dedicated to Jim Griffin, who advocated for Alstom and the rail industry. Jim Griffin was one of the leaders involved in bringing Alstom to the city of Hornell. This created more job opportunities for people around the area. Hornell Pool to reopen, playground program returns for the summer With the new plant being open, Alstom has pledged that there will be 258 union-supported jobs on site. 'This is not just an impact to Hornell, it's an impact to the Southern Tier and the entire state, and it starts with this investment,' said Phil Palmesano, Assembly Representative 132nd District. Alstom is producing over 200 cars with modern features to enhance the riding experience. It now also has the largest passenger rail manufacturing in North America. Latitude 42 Taphouse hosts Cancer Connections Walk The Alstom community is hoping that the plant brings many benefits to the Southern Tier and surrounding areas. 'It's a huge economic impact, you know, with standing behind me is not just a building. It's a seventy-five million dollar investment in our community in Alstom and rail, and the city of Hornell, and the surrounding area,' said John Buckley, City of Hornell Mayor. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- General
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Scholarship application open for Southern Tier students
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — Some Southern Tier students might be able to get some help paying for college through scholarships from the New York State Legislature. The New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is currently accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. Two students who live in districts represented by members of the conference will win a $3,000 academic scholarship, and two will win a $3,000 athletic scholarship. Chemung County now accepting applications for Casella Waste Systems scholarship Assemblyman Phil Palmesano is encouraging current college students and high school seniors entering college in the fall who live within his district (which is comprised of most of Steuben County, parts of Chemung and Seneca counties, and all of Schuyler and Yates counties) to apply for the scholarship. 'This is an excellent scholarship opportunity for high school seniors and college students in the 132nd Assembly District who have worked hard, distinguished themselves from their peers and intend to pursue higher education,' said Palmesano. 'With college costs continually rising, this is a chance to lessen the financial burden that is a concern for so many young people and their families. I encourage eligible students in my district to apply.' Corning steel union launches new scholarship for women Students must have a GPA of 85% or higher, be active in community service and extracurricular activities, and have financial need to be eligible for the academic scholarship. The athletic scholarship has the same requirements as the academic scholarship, however, students must also be involved in an organized sport to be eligible. Italian-American heritage isn't required for the scholarship. Eligible students can apply for one of the scholarships through the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators website. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, and winners will be announced in April. Scholarship recipients will be honored during a ceremony in Albany on Monday, May 19. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Business
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New York local and state officials ask for highway funding
BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WETM) — Elected New York officials from local and state levels gathered in a news conference with highway workers on Friday, Feb. 28, asking for around $250 million in funding for road infrastructure. Officials say the money will be used towards maintaining bridges, highways, culverts, and other related projects. New York Assemblyman Phil Palmesano stated that the officials are asking New York Governor Kathy Hochul for the funding to support the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS). He said that the money is to keep up with the costs of highway repair, material, diesel and others that have been affected by inflation. Local leaders oppose CHIPS funding cuts 'The fact of the matter is, local roads, bridges, and culverts are vital to our local economy, vital to our local municipalities, and vital to our local property taxpayers,' Palmesano said. 'Over the past three years, according to the Federal Highway Administration, the construction cost index, inflationary cost has increased 70% over those three years, so any money that is being provided to our local municipalities is being taken away through these inflationary increases.' During the news conference, State Senator Tom O'Mara stated that the funding goes to municipalities based on the miles of roadway they have. He added later that costs with maintenance have increased with inflation. Other local leaders in attendance included Elmira Mayor Dan Mandell and Hornell Mayor John Buckley. 'The city of Elmira depends heavily on CHIPS money,' said Mandell. 'We have 117 miles of road throughout the city of Elmira. Many of those we have to use our local tax money to repair. So it's critical for us on that CHIPS money to help repair those roads.' Buckley added, 'What really ought to happen is the governor and the state legislature should implement an annual increase based off inflation every year in addition to the increase that we're asking for. We shouldn't have to come and beg and plead year, after year, after year to fund our roads, bridges, and highways.' The officials are requesting this to be implemented in the 2025-2026 state budget. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
