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Rich Dunning recognized after 44-year city career in Hornell
The City of Hornell is recognizing Rich Dunning after 44 years of service at the Water Pollution Control Plant and a career that helped guide the facility through major infrastructure upgrades. Dunning worked at the plant for more than four decades, serving as chief operator from 1991 through 2026, according to a community announcement. The city highlighted Dunning's role in overseeing operations during a period of significant modernization at the facility, including more than $9 million in upgrades and improvements. The announcement said Phase 1a included installation of a new ultraviolet disinfection system. Phase 1b brought major improvements to equipment, controls and other infrastructure throughout the plant. City officials said the projects introduced generations of technological advancements at the Water Pollution Control Plant. Dunning and plant staff worked alongside consultants and contractors to complete the two phases of work. Mayor John Buckley credited Dunning with helping advance wastewater infrastructure projects in Hornell while providing leadership at the facility. “Rich has been a reliable chief operator for many years, leading the plant through many changes. In recent years, we have worked closely together, and his input has been vital with improving infrastructure and our wastewater service. I am very thankful to
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Walden Place Executive Director Receives Statewide Assisted Living Award
Harlan Dunn, executive director of Walden Place, has been recognized with a 2026 All-Star Staff Award from the Empire State Association of Assisted Living (ESAAL). The award recognizes assisted living professionals across New York whose work has made a difference for residents, families and colleagues. This year’s honorees were recognized in conjunction with National Assisted Living Week, held Sept. 13–19.
Syracuse.com
An ambulance tax is on the ballot in this CNY town. Will voters pay for full-time EMS?
LaFayettte, N.Y. – Residents keep stopping Town Supervisor Bill McConnell at the post office, the convenience store and around town with questions about this November’s election. They don’t want to talk about politics. They want to talk about ambulances. Town leaders are considering creating a new tax...
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Guthrie clinics, hospitals experiencing technical difficulties
GREATER BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Guthrie hospitals and clinics across New York and Pennsylvania are having internet and phone issues. It says its IT team is working “tirelessly” to fix the problem. In Greater Binghamton, Guthrie clinics and most notably Guthrie-Lourdes Hospital on Riverside Drive will be affected. Guthrie says that its locations are still […]
hornellsun.com
Rich Dunning has been keeping Hornell water safe since 1991 and is finally retiring!
Dunning thanked for “dedication, hard work, knowledge, and a steady hand”. From City Hall, pictured is Rich with Mayor Buckley,. The City of Hornell Employee Spotlight proudly shines on Rich Dunning. Rich has worked for the City of Hornell for 44 years at the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP), serving as Chief Operator from 1991-2026.