Flushing Bank’s Oakland Gardens Branch is Moving to 61-14 Springfield Boulevard

UNIONDALE, N.Y., Oct. 18, 2016 -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq:FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the “Bank”), announced that the Bank plans to relocate its Oakland Gardens branch to 61-14 Springfield Boulevard. This new full-service location, scheduled to open later this month, will feature the Bank’s new Universal Banker model. The announcement was made by John R. Buran, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Buran stated:  “This new location will showcase our Universal Banker model that combines innovative technology with highly skilled people to provide a superior customer experience. We are excited to continue our planned expansion of this new way to bank to other locations throughout our branch network. We are committed to serving the individuals, families and businesses that live or work in Queens and discussing the financial solutions that are right for them.”

Flushing Bank’s new Springfield Boulevard branch will be offering special promotions and giveaways through the end of November.

About Flushing Financial Corporation

Flushing Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:FFIC) is the holding company for Flushing Bank®, a New York State-chartered commercial bank insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Bank serves consumers, businesses, professionals, corporate clients, and public entities by offering a full complement of deposit, loan, and cash management services through its 19 banking offices located in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Nassau County. As a leader in real estate lending, the Bank’s experienced lending team creates mortgage solutions for real estate owners and property managers both within and outside the New York City metropolitan area. The Bank also operates an online banking division, iGObanking.com®, which offers competitively priced deposit products to consumers nationwide. Additional information on Flushing Bank and Flushing Financial Corporation may be obtained by visiting the Company’s website at http://www.flushingbank.com. 

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