Flushing Bank Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at New Location in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn

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Flushing Financial Corporation (FFIC) hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for new branch in Brooklyn, NY, presenting check to Chinese American Planning Council.

UNIONDALE, N.Y., Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the “Bank”), hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at its new branch located at 8616 21^st Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. New York State Senator Iwen Chu, along with executives from the Chinese American Planning Council, the Chinese American Social Service Center and local community and business leaders attended the event. At the ceremony, the Bank’s President and CEO, John R. Buran, presented a check to the Chinese American Planning Council for a series of special events that support the local community.

John R. Buran stated, “We are excited to be a part of this vibrant and diverse community. Our multilingual branch staff can provide in-language support to customers. They have been busy developing new relationships and introducing themselves to the residents and businesses within this market. We are pleased to continue our support of the Chinese American Planning Council and look forward to partnering with them on a number of community-based initiatives throughout the coming year.”

About Flushing Financial Corporation

Flushing Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: FFIC) is the holding company for Flushing Bank^®, an FDIC insured, New York State—chartered commercial bank that operates banking offices in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and on Long Island. The Bank has been building relationships with families, business owners, and communities since 1929. Today, it offers the products, services, and conveniences associated with large commercial banks, including a full complement of deposit, loan, equipment finance, and cash management services. Rewarding customers with personalized attention and bankers who can communicate in the languages prevalent within these multicultural markets are what makes the Bank uniquely different. As an Equal Housing Lender and leader in real estate lending, the Bank’s experienced lending teams create mortgage solutions for real estate owners and property managers both within and outside the New York City metropolitan area. The Bank also fosters relationships with consumers nationwide through its online banking division with the iGObanking^® and BankPurely^® brands.

Additional information on Flushing Bank and Flushing Financial Corporation may be obtained by visiting the Company’s website at FlushingBank.com.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this Press Release relating to plans, strategies, economic performance and trends, projections of results of specific activities or investments and other statements that are not descriptions of historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking information is inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to, risk factors discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, and in other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Forward-looking statements may be identified by terms such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “expects”, “plans”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “predicts”, “forecasts”, “goals”, “potential” or “continue” or similar terms or the negative of these terms. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. The Company has no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Contact:
Maria A. Grasso
Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Flushing Bank
718-961-5400

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FAQ

What is the latest event hosted by Flushing Financial Corporation (FFIC)?

Flushing Financial Corporation (FFIC) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at its new branch located at 8616 21st Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.

Who attended the ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Flushing Financial Corporation (FFIC)?

New York State Senator Iwen Chu, executives from the Chinese American Planning Council, the Chinese American Social Service Center, and local community and business leaders attended the event.

What was the donation made by Flushing Financial Corporation (FFIC) at the ceremony?

The Bank’s President and CEO, John R. Buran, presented a check to the Chinese American Planning Council for a series of special events that support the local community.

What is the focus of Flushing Financial Corporation (FFIC) in the new branch in Brooklyn, NY?

The Bank’s multilingual branch staff can provide in-language support to customers, developing new relationships and introducing themselves to the residents and businesses within this market.

What is the future plan of Flushing Financial Corporation (FFIC) with the Chinese American Planning Council?

Flushing Financial Corporation (FFIC) looks forward to partnering with the Chinese American Planning Council on a number of community-based initiatives throughout the coming year.