“Thank you to Governor Cuomo and the state Department of Health for recognizing and understanding the absolutely critical role that St. James Hospital plays in this community and region, and for helping us take this step to transform and modernize it for the future. I’ve been proud to be part of an outstanding effort working together with members of the community, our local, state and federal colleagues and partners to preserve, expand and strengthen St. James as an accessible and high-quality provider of health care for the residents and families of Hornell and the surrounding region – not to mention as a vital employer for so many local workers.”