The Red Cross is currently facing a significant blood shortage, with summer donations at their lowest level in years while hospital demand remains high. For only the second time in our history the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis. Blood is needed every day for patients undergoing cancer treatments, surgeries, trauma care, and other medical emergencies. We are asking BCW members to consider donating blood at one of our convenient local locations, including our Greenwich Donor Center, located just off I-95, or at one of the many community blood drives taking place throughout Westchester County and the surrounding […]

The Business Council of Westchester has created a new directory category for Nonprofit Software. HelpOne is the first — and currently only — company listed in the category. HelpOne is an all-in-one platform built specifically for nonprofits, offering unlimited missions, volunteer management, events, fundraising, CRM, finances, and payments in a single system. It is designed to be the most cost-effective way for organizations to run their entire operation without piecing together multiple expensive tools. The new BCW directory listing reflects growing recognition of specialized software solutions serving Westchester’s nonprofit community. HelpOne – One Platform. Unlimited Missions. The cheapest way to run […]

ITHACA, NY – Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American: TMP) Tompkins Financial Corporation (“Tompkins” or the “Company”) reported diluted earnings per share of $2.04 for the second quarter of 2026, up $0.54 or 36.0% compared to the second quarter of 2025 and up $0.22 per share or 12.1% compared to the first quarter of 2026. Net income for the second quarter of 2026 was $29.3 million, up $7.8 million or 36.5% from the second quarter of 2025, and up $3.2 million or 12.4% compared to the immediate prior quarter. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, diluted earnings per share were […]