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Member News The Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC) is excited to announce the return of its Amazon Free Afternoons program. Thanks to a generous $100,000 grant from the Amazon Charitable Fund for the Greater Rochester Region at Rochester Area Community Foundation, community members can enjoy free admission to all three RMSC locations from Noon…
Member News [ROCHESTER, NY] After 42 extraordinary years with The Legal Aid Society of Rochester [LASROC], Carla M. Palumbo, Esq. will retire at the end of 2026. Starting her career as a staff attorney in 1984, Carla has held many positions at The Legal Aid Society, culminating in that of President and CEO for the…
Member News Investment builds on successful first year and supports the next generation of healthcare professionals WARSAW, N.Y. – July 6, 2026Â – Five Star Bank (“Five Star” or the “Bank”) today announced an additional $25,000 contribution to the LECOM at Elmira Five Star Bank Healthcare Scholars Program, bringing the Bank’s total investment in the program…
Member News July 6, 2026 (Rochester, NY) – Brittan Hardgers and Aggy Dune have been named the Grand Marshal and Honorary Marshal of the 2026 Rochester Pride Parade and Festival. Hardgers is the founder of Next Generation Men of Transition and is a nationally recognized transgender advocate. Dune is a pioneer of Rochester’s drag scene…
Member News ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 8, 2026 – Rochester Rotary has elected Tim Cook as its president for the Rotary year from July 2026 through June 2027. His election as president follows such leadership roles in Rochester Rotary as serving as president of the Charitable Trusts Board, on the club’s board of directors as vice…
Member News  Rochester, New York, July 7, 2026 – Underberg & Kessler LLP is pleased to announce that Patrick L. Cusato has been named to Rochester Downtown Development Corporation’s (RDDC) Board of Directors and elected Secretary of the Board. RDDC is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded in 1977. Its mission is to drive economic…
Member News Rochester, New York, July 6, 2026 – Underberg & Kessler LLP is pleased to announce that Ryan T. Biesenbach has been elected a Partner of the firm. “Ryan has been a valued member of our Labor and Employment and Litigation teams since joining the firm in 2021,” said David M. Tang, Underberg &…