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Member News Rochester, N.Y., January 29, 2026-Federal funds of $500,000 have been secured by U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and appropriated for the George Eastman Museum to support the restoration of its historic house’s chimneys, parapets, and roof railings-all of which are in critical need of upgrades. The museum will receive a Save America’s Treasures grant…
Member News ITHACA, NY – Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American: TMP) Tompkins Financial Corporation (“Tompkins” or the “Company”) reported diluted earnings per share (GAAP) of $6.70 for the fourth quarter of 2025, up $5.33 or 389.1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. The Company had record operating diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP) for the…
Member News Rochester, NY (January 30, 2026) – Roberts Wesleyan University is proud to announce the opening of New York State’s first Chick-fil-A location on a college campus. The new Chick-fil-A satellite café, owned by Chick-fil-A’s Henrietta restaurant on Marketplace Drive, is now operating inside the University’s Library Cafe, bringing one of the nation’s most popular…
Member News Rochester, NY, January 27, 2026– Best known as a prolific painter and sculptor, Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was also an extraordinary printmaker. Picasso and the Progressive Proof: Linocut Prints from a Private Collection, opening on Saturday, February 14, at the Memorial Art Gallery offers visitors a rare opportunity to look closely at Picasso’s creative process in printmaking. MAG’s Lockhart Gallery provides an intimate setting for this focused exhibition that illuminates his groundbreaking…
Member News Rochester, NY, January 29, 2026-The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) invites the community to celebrate Black History Month with A Salute to Black Excellence: 100 Years of Celebrating Black History on Sunday, February 8, from 12:00 to 4:00 pm. During this free celebration guests can experience a vibrant afternoon of jazz, blues, hip hop, and more in the Pythodd Tribute Music Lounge, alongside storytelling, dance and…
Member News Pittsford, NY – Buckingham Properties is pleased to announce the acquisition of Clover Commons and Clover View Plaza, two retail centers located along the highly trafficked portion of Monroe Avenue in Pittsford, NY. These acquisitions further strengthen Buckingham’s presence in one of the region’s most active retail areas. The properties complement Buckingham Properties’…
Member News (ROCHESTER, NY) – Veterans Outreach Center (VOC) has restructured its employment services, officially rebranding the department as Workforce Development. They have moved beyond traditional job placement assistance to a comprehensive model of career construction designed to serve veterans ranging from entry-level job seekers to experienced professionals seeking career advancement. The transition from “Employment and Training” to “Workforce Development” reflects VOC’s commitment to long-term economic success…