ArtsWestchester has received an $8,000 grant from the Guru Krupa Foundation to support a May Celebration of South Indian Arts & Culture at its White Plains arts venue. Guru Krupa Foundation is a private foundation that funds charitable causes based on the principles and philosophy derived from the value system of Hinduism. The grant to ArtsWestchester was awarded in the Spirituality, Arts & Culture funding category, which support projects that ‘promote cultural integration’ and ‘raise awareness of India’s traditional art forms, and culture.’ Grant funds from the foundation will go towards supporting artists fees and production costs for the two-day […]

Evangelia Leclaire has spent 20+ years inside service businesses—across people operations, leadership, and systems. Three years ago, she began helping leaders adopt AI. And discovered something critical. AI doesn’t fail because of tools or training. It fails because the foundation isn’t built. In nearly every service business: – Operations rely on key people – Knowledge lives in people’s heads – Processes aren’t documented – Value isn’t clearly defined When AI is introduced… It doesn’t fix these issues. It exposes them. As a certified AI consultant and coach, Evangelia brings a practical lens. People. Process. Profitability. Her team has implemented proven […]

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 2025. Net income for the first quarter of 2026 was $26.1 million, up $6.4 million or 32.5% from the first quarter of 2025 and down $70.2 million or 72.9% compared to the immediate prior quarter. As previously reported, net income for the fourth quarter of 2025 included income related to the sale of Tompkins Insurance Agencies, […]