Chemung Canal Trust to consolidate Ithaca branches

ITHACA — Chemung Canal Trust Company announced it will be consolidating two of its three Ithaca branch offices. The 806 West Buffalo St. location, known as the Station, will consolidate into Chemung’s branch at 304 Elmira Road. All staff at the Station will transfer to other nearby offices when the consolidation takes place on Nov. 15. “This decision, which was not made lightly, is part of our strategy to adapt to the evolving needs of our customers while remaining deeply committed to Ithaca and Tompkins County,” Chemung President/CEO Anders M. Tomson contended in a news release. “We understand the significant role this office has played in the community’s history and its sentimental value to our customers and the community. As custodians of this historically important landmark, we look forward to transferring the property to a new use which will contribute to the history and vibrancy of this great community.” The release did not indicate if a buyer has already been lined up for the building. Customers of the Station office will receive communication directly from the bank regarding details of the transition. Chemung Canal also operates a full-service office in Community Corners on Hanshaw Road. Additionally, customers may continue to use digital-banking channels to access their accounts including mobile banking, web banking, ATMs, and telephone banking. Headquartered in Elmira, Chemung Canal Trust is a full-service community bank with full trust powers. Established in 1833, it is the oldest locally owned and managed community bank in New York. The bank has branch locations in Binghamton, Vestal, Auburn, Horseheads, Elmira, Cortland, Montour Falls, Watkins Glen, Seneca Falls, Bath, Corning, Owego, Waverly, Ithaca, Albany, Latham, Slingerlands, Clifton Park, Schenectady, and Saratoga Springs along with Canton and Troy, Pennsylvania.