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Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports Record First Quarter Financial Results

April 24, 2026

Member News ITHACA, NY – Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American: TMP) Tompkins Financial Corporation (“Tompkins” or the “Company”) reported diluted earnings per share of $1.82 for the first quarter of 2026, up $0.45 or 32.8% compared to the first quarter of 2025 and down $4.88 per share or 72.8% compared to the fourth quarter of…

Assemblymember Lunsford Secures $200,000 State Grant to Bolster Goodwill of the Finger Lakes’ Textile Recycling Efforts

April 24, 2026

Member News Funding will go toward the purchase of a textile shredding machine to divert unsold donated textiles from the waste stream.   ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Today, Goodwill of the Finger Lakes announced $200,000 in state funding secured by Assemblymember Jen Lunsford for the purchase of a textile shredding system, marking another important step forward in…

NextCorps to Host Manufacturing Workforce Summit

April 23, 2026

Member News The Workforce Development Summit on May 27 is a free one-day conference focused on two of today’s biggest industry challenges: Building and sustaining a skilled workforce, and developing a supply chain capable of meeting the growing demands of the semiconductor and defense sectors. Manufacturers of all kinds will get the chance to connect…

Abbott’s Frozen Custard on Lake Avenue Opens for Historic 100th Season

April 23, 2026

Member News The original Rochester landmark celebrates a century of tradition, secret recipes, and summer memories   ROCHESTER, NY – In 1926, after many years of traveling the country, Arthur Abbott fell in love with the community of Rochester, New York and opened a custard stand at the corner of Lake and Beach Avenues. On Wednesday,…

First American Equipment Finance Named on 2026 Best Companies to Work for in New York List

April 23, 2026

Member News Best Companies Group has honored First American Equipment Finance as one of the 2026 Best Companies to Work for in New York. This is First American’s 15th consecutive year being named to the list, this year coming in first place in the large company category (250+ FTE). The awards program is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment…

George Eastman Museum Announces Major 2025 Acquisition of Over 900 Photographic Works

April 21, 2026

Member News Works by Diane Arbus, Carl Chiarenza, Zig Jackson, Tseng Kwong Chi, Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa, and others strengthen the museum’s holdings Rochester, N.Y.,  April 21, 2026-The George Eastman Museum’s Department of Photography has acquired over 900 works through purchase and gift in 2025. As one of the oldest photography collections in the world, the museum…

MAG to Host Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration Day on May 3

April 21, 2026

Member News Rochester, NY, April 21, 2026- Tinvites the community to its annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration Day on Sunday, May 3, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., featuring free admission and an afternoon of music, art, culture, and community with performances, presentations, and hands-on activities for all ages. During the free event, visitors can…

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