Tompkins Community Bank (Tompkins) is pleased to announce the appointment of John Huhtala as president of its Central New York market. In this role, Huhtala will lead the company&rsquo;s market presence, with a focus on strengthening client relationships, expanding business development efforts, deepening community engagement and supporting collaboration across the organization.

Huhtala brings more than 28 years of commercial banking, sales leadership and relationship management experience to the role. He currently serves at Tompkins as commercial banking regional manager in Ithaca, New York. Before joining Tompkins, he held leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase, HSBC and NBT Bank, where he developed broad expertise in commercial banking, business development, talent development and market leadership.

&ldquo;John is a highly respected leader with a strong track record of building teams, growing relationships and representing the organization with integrity in the community,&rdquo; said Phillip M. Quintana, president, Tompkins Community Bank. &ldquo;We are excited to welcome him to this important leadership role and are confident he will make an immediate and lasting impact across our mature market, such as Ithaca, and our expansion markets of Central New York.&rdquo;

Huhtala holds an MBA from Binghamton University and a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business administration from Nazareth College. He is also deeply committed to community service, with board and leadership involvement that has included CenterState CEO, Syracuse Stage, On Point for College, and Vera House.

Known for his collaborative and relationship-driven approach, Huhtala will continue to maintain his primary office in Ithaca while helping strengthen Tompkins&rsquo; visibility and involvement across Central New York.
His experience developing talent, cultivating executive relationships and encouraging unity across business lines positions him well to help lead the next chapter of growth in Central New York.
ABOUT TOMPKINS 
Founded in 1836, Tompkins Community Bank serves the Central, Western and Hudson Valley regions of New York and the Southeastern region of Pennsylvania. Through its unique local decision-making model, the bank offers personalized service and exceptional responsiveness while providing a full array of financial products and services, including commercial and consumer banking. Tompkins Community Bank provides wealth management services, including investment management, trust and estate, financial and tax planning services, under the Tompkins Financial Advisors brand.Further information is available at <a href="http://www.tompkinsbank.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.tompkinsbank.com</a>.

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CAMILLUS, NY &mdash; Looking for something fun to do before dinner or a movie?
<a href="http://www.wittywicks.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Witty Wicks</a> at Township 5 is launching a new drop-in candle-making experience that gives guests the chance to create their own custom-scented candle in a relaxed, self-guided setting.
The locally owned candle and gift shop has long been known for its monthly group candle-making classes, but owner Aubry Ludington said this new format was designed to make the experience more flexible and spontaneous for couples, friends, and small groups.
&ldquo;Our scheduled monthly group candle-making classes continue to be popular for birthdays, parties, and planned outings,&rdquo; Ludington said. &ldquo;This new experience was designed for more spur-of-the-moment visits, whether you&rsquo;re heading to dinner, meeting friends at Township 5, or looking for a unique date night activity. We wanted people to be able to stop in, create their own custom fragrance, and make the experience part of their day.&rdquo;
The experience is designed for two to three guests at a time and takes approximately 45 minutes. Guests can mix fragrance oils to create a personalized scent before pouring their own candle. Candles can be picked up later that evening or the following day after they cool and set.
The launch also adds another activity option to the growing <a href="https://www.township5.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Township 5</a> destination area, which includes restaurants like <a href="https://bullfinchbrewpub.com/syracuse-bullfinch-brewpub-camillus-taphouse" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Bullfinch Tap House &amp; Bistro</a>, <a href="https://www.tossnfirepizza.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Toss &amp; Fire Wood-Fired Pizza</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mitsubasushi.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Mitsuba</a>, <a href="https://www.marcustheatres.com/theatre-locations/syracusetownship-cinema" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow"></a>as well as shopping and entertainment, like&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marcustheatres.com/theatre-locations/syracusetownship-cinema" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Movie Tavern.</a>
Witty Wicks said the experience is ideal for date nights, girls outings, mother-daughter activities, or anyone looking for something creative to do in Central New York.
More information is available at: <a href="https://wittywicks.com/products/small-private-class-candle-making-scent-mixing" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://wittywicks.com/products/small-private-class-candle-making-scent-mixing </a>About Witty Wicks Founded in 2011, Witty Wicks is a locally owned gift shop and candle studio in Camillus, NY. From hand-poured soy candles to joy-filled home goods, Witty Wicks is committed to community connection and meaningful giving. For more information, visit <a href="https://wittywicks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">WittyWicks.com</a>.Witty Wicks Candles 190 Township Blvd. Ste 20 Camillus, NY 13031 (315) 672-3110 <a href="http://www.wittywicks.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">WittyWicks.com</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=witty+wicks+camillus+ny&amp;sca_esv=74f761a989b9a07f&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n7tZhFgmkDS90i-j3_GrJth7IKRpw%3A1779028452049&amp;ei=5NEJaq_lAqq4wN4PzdL-uAY&amp;gs_ssp=eJzj4tVP1zc0TDYszio3NyszYLRSNaiwsEyxTEs0MLJMSjVNSTZKszKoMEyztDRITjRJNDU2NTUyTvUSL88sKalUKM9Mzi5WSE7MzczJKS1WyKsEAJUqGIE&amp;oq=witty+wicks&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiC3dpdHR5IHdpY2tzKgIIADIREC4YrwEYxwEYkQIYgAQYigUyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIgEC4YrwEYxwEYkQIYgAQYigUYlwUY3AQY3gQY4ATYAQFI-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-QEYRsICLBAAGIAEGIoFGEMYsQMY-QEYRhiXBRiMBRjdBBhGGPkBGPQDGPUDGPYD2AEBmAMAiAYBkAYIugYGCAEQARgUkgcDOS41oAeisQGyBwM2LjW4B7sIwgcIMC4zLjEwLjHIBzuACAE&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp#" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>

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AUBURN, NY - Law Scholar Alfred E. Piombino will lead a daytime (in-person) New York State Notary Public Workshop on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Cayuga Community College Main Campus, 197 Franklin Street, in Auburn, NY. Parking is free and no car permit is required. This event is the only in-person training event of its kind in Central New York. Public transit is available at the college campus.
This acclaimed program provides a comprehensive review of the New York State Notary Public role, duties and responsibilities and delivers effective official state law examination preparation.
“Attendance at this seminar is a must for every prospective Notary Public to properly prepare for the serious legal authority, duties and myriad responsibilities of holding this public officer appointment,” said Alfred E. Piombino, the state course pioneer and faculty.
“Simply taking and passing the 40-question examination, implemented in 1950 by New York Secretary of State Thomas J. Curran, is a good start, but it’s not sufficient preparation by itself to fully understand and execute all the required duties,” said Piombino.
“First appointed as a New York Notary Public in 1981, I easily passed the state law examination because I was a business school student, but I really didn’t fully understand the scope and depth of my duty which inspired my further legal research," he adds.
“This frustration with a lack of accurate, adequate resources sparked my sense of intellectual curiosity and was the catalyst of forty years of passion for dedicating myself to this niche, legal scholarship, researching, writing and teaching - to not only help other legal practitioners better protect themselves from legal liability, but also to protect the integrity of the civil and criminal court systems,” adds Piombino.
“Notarial legal ineptitude, intentional or unintentional, definitively leads to the insidious denigration of all courts, erodes public confidence and stymies good-faith efforts to effectively and fairly deliver justice to litigants, victims and defendants," Piombino emphasized. 
The New York Secretary of State administers the proctored, written law examination through the Department of State on a regular basis in North Syracuse and throughout New York, but not at the training event. Official examination schedules will be distributed at the briefing. Four sample law examinations and answer keys are provided to every participant as a self-study aid for review after the briefing.
Piombino is a highly acclaimed teacher, court expert witness, prolific book author, past state court official and former State University of New York (SUNY) college business law faculty. He is the renowned scholar on New York Notary Law and Practice and the original curriculum developer and faculty of Notary Public educational programs at scores of public and private colleges throughout New York, including Cayuga Community College, Onondaga Community College, SUNY Oswego, SUNY Jefferson, Herkimer College, and Tompkins-Cortland Community College.
US Citizenship is not required for any applicant, nor is a felony conviction an automatic disqualification from receiving an appointment by the New York Secretary of State.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) union member-state employees may submit a CSEA Tuition Benefit Voucher to pay for the full cost of the training course; plus the CSEA Certification &amp; Licensure Examination Fee Reimbursement Benefit is also available to reimburse union member state employees for the NYS examination fee.
Space is very limited for this Central New York, special author appearance and pre-registration is required. The required textbook (Notary Public Handbook: A Guide for New York) is included in the college fee and will be distributed to all registrants on the day of the event. The cost of the half-day program is $125.
For more information or to register on-line, visit the Cayuga Community College website <a href="https://registration.xendirect.com/Cayuga/searchResults.cfm?searchId=57" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://registration.xendirect.com/Cayuga/searchResults.cfm?searchId=57</a>
Community Education &amp; Workforce Development Courses or call Cayuga Community College on 315-294-8841 for more information. Purchase orders are accepted from government agencies.

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