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Member News Know when to call your doctor, use telemedicine, visit urgent care, or head to the emergency room ROCHESTER, N.Y. – As temperatures drop and people spend more time indoors, cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV viruses begin to circulate more widely in our communities. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is encouraging members to understand their care…
Member News Nearly 1,800 volunteer hours contributed during the week-long service event WARSAW, N.Y. – October 28, 2026 – During its 2026 Work of Heart Week, Five Star Bank partnered with over 60 nonprofits throughout Western and Central New York to provide hands-on volunteer support for community service projects. This year’s event, which took place…
Member News National Award Highlights Firm’s Commitment to Clients, Growth, and Community Impact ROCHESTER, N.Y., 10/28/2026 – Prentice Wealth Management has been named a recipient of the Leading RIA East Award by InvestmentNews, a prestigious recognition honoring top independent registered investment advisory firms across the Eastern United States. The award recognizes firms that demonstrate excellence…
Member News ROCHESTER, N.Y., October 28, 2026 – ESL Federal Credit Union is honored to announce that Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine recognized the locally owned financial institution as one of 2026’s Best Workplaces for Women. ESL ranked number 50 on the list of 100 large companies, marking the credit union’s third Great…
Member News Rochester, New York, October 27, 2026 – Underberg & Kessler LLP is pleased to announce that Khalid O. Pietzold has joined the firm as an Associate in the Litigation practice group. Khalid represents businesses, individuals, municipalities, and organizations in state and federal courts in matters involving commercial, creditors’ rights, and health care…
Member News Caramel Cappuccino Coffee Bean Bar joins 25 standout winners following Food Network’s evaluation of more than 250 products ROCHESTER, N.Y., October 23, 2026 – Moka Energy, the Rochester company behind real coffee you can eat, has been named “Best Energy Bar” in Food Network’s 2026 Best of the Best Awards. The recognition honors…
Member News ITHACA, NY – Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American: TMP) Tompkins Financial Corporation (“Tompkins” or the “Company”) reported diluted earnings per share of $2.00 for the third quarter of 2026, up $0.35 or 21.2%, from the third quarter of 2025 and down $0.04 per share or 2.0%, from the second quarter of 2026. Net…