February 10, 2021 – Some important elements of EnergyMark’s business changed over the last 10 months.
The Williamsville‐based energy supplier saw consumption drop in industrial and commercial segments. Plus its sponsorship deal as “official energy supplier” of the Buffalo Bills had to be reworked, given absence of fans at home games.
But one aspect that has come on strong is the renewable energy market, according to Gary Marchiori, firm president, and his son Luke, executive vice president. Link to article

January 28, 2021 – As we look forward to a new year, we at the Concord‐Springville Food Pantry are very fortunate that we have been able to remain open and serving our community through the generous help of so many.

This would never be possible without the community’s involvement. Although we receive food through the WNY Feed More program, the bulk of our pantry is made up of donations by local businesses, churches, school groups and so many individuals.

It is impossible to list all our supporters, but we would be remiss if we did not mention the West Valley Demonstration Project employees, who again this year donated turkeys and cases of food to provide a Thanksgiving dinner to 40 families in our community. Link to Letter

January 27, 2021 – Lee Lambert was almost always singing. And when she wasn’t singing, more often than not, she was encouraging other people to sing.

At Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in East Aurora, she directed the choir and folk group. She was a parts coach for barbershop quartets and sang in the Sweet Adelines. She was founder and director of the Senior Notes singing group in the East Aurora Senior Center. Link to obituary

January 26, 2021 – A crew at EM’s West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) recently conducted several mock‐up sessions in which employees practiced properly suiting up before entering the Main Plant Process Building to prepare it for future demolition.

They received hands‐on practice for helping co‐workers don and doff personal protective equipment while following new COVID‐19 protocols, such as use of plastic face shields in addition to face coverings. Link to Update

January 26, 2021 – Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a new nation leading collaboration with the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University to bolster markets for recycled glass and improve the quality of glass available for recovery throughout New York.

The Center for Glass Innovation (CGI) was established at the New York State College of Ceramics to develop next generation glass materials and improve glass manufacturing processes to optimize material performance for industrial and government applications. Link to article