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Member News Family First Credit Union Acquires Focus First Credit Union date January 22, 2026 tags Member News Expanded Services and Continued Commitment to the Gates/Chili Community Family First Credit Union recently acquired Focus First Credit Union, a small but respected financial institution serving the Gates/Chili community. The merger was approved by the Focus First…

Member News East House Announces 2nd Annual Par for the Cause Golf Tournament on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 date January 21, 2026 tags Member News Rochester, N.Y., January 20, 2026 – East House officially announces their 2nd annual PAR FOR THE CAUSE Golf Tournament on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at The Links at Greystone. This…

Member News Tompkins Community Bank Expands Western New York Mortgage Lending Team date January 21, 2026 tags Member News BATAVIA, NY (January 20, 2025) – In a continued effort to support the needs of homebuyers throughout Western New York, Tompkins Community Bank has welcomed Migdalia “Miggie” Concepcion, CRA mortgage loan originator and community lending specialist, to its mortgage…

Member News Driving Health Equity Forward: Excellus BCBS Opens 2026 Innovation Award Applications date January 19, 2026 tags Member News Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has opened the application portal for its 2026 Health Equity Innovation Awards, inviting nonprofit organizations to apply for funding that supports innovative, community-based solutions to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes.…

Member News Veterans Outreach Center Appoints Former Wegmans Executive Don Reeve as Board Chair date January 19, 2026 tags Member News ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Veterans Outreach Center (VOC) is proud to announce the appointment of Don Reeve as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. A long-time advocate for the organization, Reeve returns to the helm…

Member News Behind the Glass Gallery Marks 3rd Anniversary with Free Reception on Farmhouse Table Midtown’s Upper Floors date January 19, 2026 tags Member News Rochester, NY – January 15, 2026 — Behind the Glass (BTG) Gallery, curated by acclaimed Rochester photographer Richard B. Colón, is celebrating its third anniversary with a free community reception on Friday,…

Member News George Eastman Museum Council Celebrates Valentine’s Day With Brunch and Film Event date January 19, 2026 tags Member News Rochester, N.Y., January 16, 2026—On Sunday, February 15, the Eastman Museum Council will present the 2026 Valentine’s Day Brunch and Film, with proceeds benefiting the George Eastman Museum. The event begins at 10 a.m. and includes…

Member News Understanding Care Options During the Cold and Flu Season date January 19, 2026 tags Member News ROCHESTER, NY – As winter illnesses like colds, flu, or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) surge, it’s important for people to know where to go for care. “When you’re sick and it’s not an emergency, start with the…

Member News Breast Cancer Coalition Honors Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and Advocates Year-Round date January 13, 2026 tags Member News Rochester, NY – January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, an important time to spread awareness and support those impacted by the fourth most common cancer worldwide among people assigned female at birth.[1] The Breast Cancer Coalition is…

Member News Bowers Names Patricia Mills & Laurie Podvin to Firm’s Executive Committee date January 12, 2026 tags Member News Syracuse & Watertown, NY — 1/8/2025 – Bowers is pleased to announce that Patricia Mills (“Patty”) and Laurie Podvin are promoted to the Firm’s Executive Committee. Their appointment reflects the firm’s continued commitment to strong,…