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Press release:
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D., J.D., issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Western New York, Eastern Lake Ontario, and Central New York regions for Friday, May 21.
The pollutant
From the VA WNY Healthcare System:
Join us for a public "Virtual Listening Session for Veterans" on Friday, April 2, at 11 a.m. Provide your feedback to deliver better VA health care!
VA Western New York Healthcare System, along with several other local VA medical centers in the region, is
Buffalo - Michael F. Raczka, 73 of Buffalo passed away on Wednesday, (March 31, 2021) at Orchard Rehab and Nursing Center in Medina.
Mr. Raczka was born December 8, 1947 in Buffalo, a son of the late Frank M. Raczka and Helen S. (Papaj) Raczka.
Michael served honorably with the Air Force. He was a lover of sports, especially baseball; and enjoyed umpiring for little league.
Michael is survived by his sister, Elaine Skotnicki (late Robert) of Wethersfield; brother, Clifford Raczka (Michelle) of Florida; a niece, Lisa Portelli (Michael) of New Hampshire; nephews, Harry, Thomas, and Jeffrey of Florida and several great-nephews, great-nieces, and cousins.
Michael 's Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, (April 7th, 2021) from St. Padre Pio Parish - St. Cecilia's Worship Site, 56 Maple Avenue in Oakfield. Burial with military honors will be in Union Park Cemetery in Wethersfield Springs. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Northpointe Council, which provides high-quality, person-centered prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery to those affected by alcoholism, substance use disorders, and other addictions. Their address is: 800 Main Street, Suite 2A, Niagara Falls, NY 14301.
Arrangements for Michael were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home in Batavia. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
Mr. Cappiello was born November 14, 1923 in Brooklyn, a son of the late Ralph M. and Antoinette (Tepedino) Cappiello.
Cappy lived for many years on a street he himself named: Evergreen Drive in Batavia. He was a member of Resurrection Parish and served his country honorably in WWII with the Army Air Corps as a radio operator in B24 Bombers. Both prior to the war and after, Roland worked for Doehler-Jarvis and worked his way up to Quality Control Manager before retiring. Following his retirement, he and his wife, Irene enjoyed snowbirding in California and Texas near their children, which allowed ample time to golf.
He is the husband of Irene S. (Potwora) Cappiello. The two were married on September 14, 1946 and spent over 74 years together.
Surviving along with his wife are his children, Anne L. (Darrel) Crotzer of Batavia, Susan M. (Joseph) Copp of La Jolla, Cali., James R. (Bobbi) Cappiello of Willis, Texas, William M. Cappiello of Batavia, and Michelle M. (Tom) Clattenburg of Batavia; grandchildren, Kells Copp, Kelley (Paul) Caffo, Jamie (Andrew) Maguire, Devon (Gabe) Moraes, and Tara Clattenburg; great-grandchildren, Levy and Stella Moraes; a brother, Dr. Lawrence (Marian) Cappiello of Lockport; a sister, Lois (late Michael) Feichtenbiner of Grand Rapids, Mich. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
Roland is preceded in death by a sister, Juliet who passed away in 1986.
Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street in Batavia. Roland 's Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, (February 27, 2021) from St. Joseph's Church, 303 East Main Street in Batavia. Entombment with military honors will be in St. Joseph's Mausoleum in Batavia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or to Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, 9145 Cheasapeake Drive, San Diego, CA 92123.
Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
Press release:
Chapin International, Inc. announces its continuing growth with another expansion in Kentucky. Following the successful startup of its Mount Vernon facility, due to business volume, there became an immediate need to further expand operations in order to meet continued demand for sprayers. The State of Kentucky once again
A Summit Street entrance and exit to the proposed Healthy Living Campus is off the table.
That’s the word from Duane Preston, City of Batavia Planning & Development Committee chair, following Tuesday night’s monthly meeting at the City Centre Council Board Room.
Consultants and architects assigned to the joint venture
Mercy Flight is pleased to announce that Margaret A. Ferrentino has been elected President of Mercy Flight, Inc. Ms. Ferrentino, who has been with the organization since its inception in 1981, will be filling the role that has been held for more than 40 years by its Founding
Press release:
City of Batavia officials and community leaders were joined by leaders from National Grid to commemorate the installation of four new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The stations were made possible through National Grid’s Make-Ready Electric Vehicle program, which funds electricity infrastructure costs associated with new EV
The Batavia businessman and Le Roy municipal leader at the forefront of a proposed 60-unit senior residential complex off East Avenue in the Village of Le Roy on Monday afternoon responded to objections about the project -- calling the development a quality, well-thought-out venture that will benefit tenants and the
The Ellicott Place project, one of several redevelopment ventures supported by the City of Batavia’s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award, is about 10 days away from completion, according to the head of the company that owns the Save-A-Lot building at 45 Ellicott St.
“We’re 98.5 percent done,” said Victor
Press Release:
As 2021 comes to an end, the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) want to wish you a healthy and Happy New Year! 2021 was a very busy year for the Health Department and a majority of staff efforts were focused on the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, staff
Director Karyn Winters (photo at right) on Monday afternoon updated members of the Genesee
Press release from Gov. Cuomo:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that leading alternative energy technology provider Plug Power will invest $290 million in the construction of a state-of-the-art green hydrogen fuel production facility and electric substation at the Western New York Science, Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Park located in
“I can’t get people to work and the way the state is going, I have to
The Genesee Valley Branch of the American Public Works Association New York Chapter today honored three Genesee County municipal professionals and the Ellicott Trail walking/bicycle path project team with awards for 2020 during a ceremony via Zoom videoconferencing.
This year’s APWA award winners include:
Press release:
Even as Majority Leader, in the midst of a global pandemic, and while leading some of the biggest & boldest legislation in our country’s history, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, today completed his 23rd consecutive tour of all 62 New York State counties. Schumer was the first New
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