Doral Financial Corporation

Provident Bank Strengthens Long Island CRE Team with Three New Hires from Signature Bank

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Karl Seus of Northport, NY, has joined the bank as Senior Vice President, CRE Relationship Manager and Team Leader.

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  • Karl Seus of Northport, NY, has joined the bank as Senior Vice President, CRE Relationship Manager and Team Leader.
  • Prior to joining Provident, he was Senior Vice President/CRE Group Manager with Signature Bank in Melville, NY.
  • He has also held CRE leadership positions with M&T Bank, HSBC, Doral Bank, and New York Community Bank.
  • They are both responsible for originating, evaluating, and structuring commercial real estate transactions, cross-selling bank products, and increasing the bank’s visibility in the Long Island market.

Michael Bingold, Senior Executive Vice President at Flushing Bank, Receives Community Achievement Award at RotaCare’s 2023 Caregivers’ Ball

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Monday, April 24, 2023

UNIONDALE, N.Y., April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that Michael Bingold, Senior Executive Vice President at Flushing Bank, received the Community Achievement Award at the recent RotaCare 2023 Caregivers’ Ball.

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  • UNIONDALE, N.Y., April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that Michael Bingold, Senior Executive Vice President at Flushing Bank, received the Community Achievement Award at the recent RotaCare 2023 Caregivers’ Ball.
  • John R. Buran President and CEO, stated, “I am very proud of Mike for being recognized with the Community Achievement Award at the RotaCare Caregivers’ Ball.
  • Mike sets a wonderful example for his team by contributing his time and expertise to several worthwhile community organizations.
  • As a member of the executive team, Mike understands the important role that the bank plays in supporting organizations, such as RotaCare, that provide the necessary resources to the most vulnerable within our communities.”

Arrow Financial Corporation Names Ivanov CFO

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Monday, February 6, 2023

As CFO, Mr. Ivanov will be responsible for planning and management of all finance, treasury and accounting functions for Arrow, which reported $3.97 billion in assets as of December 31, 2022.

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  • As CFO, Mr. Ivanov will be responsible for planning and management of all finance, treasury and accounting functions for Arrow, which reported $3.97 billion in assets as of December 31, 2022.
  • Mr. Ivanov added, "I am excited to join Arrow and contribute to its track record of stellar financial performance and management.
  • Mr. Ivanov most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. in New Canaan, Connecticut.
  • Arrow Financial Corporation (NasdaqGS® - AROW) is a multi-bank holding company headquartered in Glens Falls, New York, serving the financial needs of northeastern New York.

Flushing Bank Announces Community Scholarship for NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program at P.S. 22Q

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

The Bank presented a check for a Community Scholarship to the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program to support the college and career futures of first grade and kindergarten students at P.S.

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  • The Bank presented a check for a Community Scholarship to the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program to support the college and career futures of first grade and kindergarten students at P.S.
  • John R. Buran, President and CEO of Flushing Bank, stated, “We are excited to once again support the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program.
  • 22 school community was an amazing example of the way that NYC Kids RISE works as a universal, community-driven wealth-building platform,” said Debra-Ellen Glickstein, Founding Executive Director, NYC Kids RISE.
  • We thank Councilmember Ung for her ongoing leadership, and Flushing Bank for their investment in the kids of P.S.

Flushing Bank Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at New Elmhurst Branch and Announces Community Scholarship for NYC Kids RISE and Grant for Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

“Through this community scholarship, our kindergarten students are finishing the 2021-2022 school year with meaningful investments in their future from both NYC Kids RISE and Flushing Bank,” said Elisa Gomez, Principal of P.S. 110Q, The Tiffany School. “What a way to celebrate their achievements and demonstrate the community’s support for their dreams! We are so excited and incredibly proud to be part of the Save for College Program, and to be able to work with kindergarten families each year to take the first foundational step -- activating and viewing their NYC Scholarship Accounts for the very first time -- so that we can save for our children’s future, together!”

Key Points: 
  • At the ceremony, the Banks President and CEO, John R. Buran, presented a check to the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program.
  • The community scholarship for the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program will support the kindergarten students at P.S.
  • The Bank also presented a grant check to Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens that will help fund their First Time Home Buyer, Affordable Housing and Rental Assistance Programs.
  • Today, were happy to be partnering with Flushing Bank to invest in the scholarship accounts of the 139 P.S.

Flushing Bank Opens a New Branch at 85-15 Queens Boulevard in Elmhurst, NY

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Monday, June 6, 2022

UNIONDALE, N.Y., June 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the Company) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the Bank), announced today that the Bank has opened a new branch located at 85-15 Queens Boulevard, Elmhurst, NY.

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  • UNIONDALE, N.Y., June 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the Company) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the Bank), announced today that the Bank has opened a new branch located at 85-15 Queens Boulevard, Elmhurst, NY.
  • John R. Buran, President, and CEO of Flushing Bank, stated: As a community bank, we have a long history of serving the diverse, multicultural markets of the New York Metropolitan area.
  • This new Elmhurst location will expand our presence in Queens and deepen our relationship with the residents and businesses that comprise this vibrant community.
  • Flushing Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: FFIC) is the holding company for Flushing Bank, an FDIC insured, New York Statechartered commercial bank that operates banking offices in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and on Long Island.

Flushing Bank Plans to Open a New Location on Queens Boulevard in Elmhurst, NY

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Friday, May 13, 2022

UNIONDALE, N.Y., May 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the Company) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the Bank), announced that the Bank plans to open a new location at 85-15 Queens Boulevard, Elmhurst, NY.

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  • UNIONDALE, N.Y., May 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the Company) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the Bank), announced that the Bank plans to open a new location at 85-15 Queens Boulevard, Elmhurst, NY.
  • John R. Buran, President and CEO of Flushing Bank, stated: Flushing Bank has a long history of serving the diverse, multicultural markets of the New York Metropolitan area.
  • This new Elmhurst location will expand our presence in Queens and deepen our relationship with the residents and businesses that reflect the diversity of this market.
  • Flushing Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: FFIC) is the holding company for Flushing Bank, an FDIC insured, New York Statechartered commercial bank that operates banking offices in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and on Long Island.

Flushing Bank Partners with The Lonely Entrepreneur to Offer Free Entrepreneur Learning to Minority Business Owners

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

As a community bank, we recognize the significant role small businesses play in the economic performance of our local communities.

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  • As a community bank, we recognize the significant role small businesses play in the economic performance of our local communities.
  • Our partnership will make the TLE Learning Community platform available to entrepreneurs in Elmhurst and Jamaica, our two newest markets.
  • Selected entrepreneurs will receive one-year free access to the TLE Learning Community to help them advance their business.
  • We want to thank the team at Flushing Bank for providing these minority entrepreneurs with free access to the resources they need to start or scale a business.

Banesco USA Names Calixto (Cali) Garcia-Velez as New President and CEO

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

"The Board of Directors would like to express its appreciation for Mario's management of the bank during the last two years.

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  • "The Board of Directors would like to express its appreciation for Mario's management of the bank during the last two years.
  • The institution made significant progress in executing its strategic plans during his tenure," said Carlos Palomares, Chairman of Banesco USA.
  • Mr. Garcia-Velez commented on his appointment as the new President & CEO of Banesco USA, "I am excited to enhance and continue building upon Banesco USA's unique value proposition and strengths.
  • He also served as President and CEO of Doral Bank, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Flushing Bank Leases New Elmhurst Branch Location

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

UNIONDALE, N.Y., Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the Company) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the Bank), announced that the Bank has leased a new Elmhurst location, at 85-15 Queens Boulevard, Elmhurst, NY.

Key Points: 
  • UNIONDALE, N.Y., Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the Company) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the Bank), announced that the Bank has leased a new Elmhurst location, at 85-15 Queens Boulevard, Elmhurst, NY.
  • John R. Buran, President and CEO of Flushing Bank, stated: This new Elmhurst location will expand our presence in Queens and showcase our Universal Banker model with unique Video Banker services.
  • Our employees at this Elmhurst location will reflect the diversity of the community and speak several of its primary languages.
  • Flushing Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: FFIC) is the holding company for Flushing Bank, a New York Statechartered commercial bank insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.