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Flushing Bank Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at New Chatham Square Location in Chinatown, Manhattan

Flushing Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:FFIC) celebrated the opening of a new Flushing Bank branch at 5 Chatham Square, New York, NY 10038 on March 3, 2026.

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Flushing Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:FFIC) celebrated the opening of a new Flushing Bank branch at 5 Chatham Square, New York, NY 10038 on March 3, 2026.

The ribbon cutting underscores the bank's expansion into Manhattan and commitment to Chinatown, including a donation to Renaissance and multilingual branch staffing to support local small businesses and residents.

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News Market Reaction – FFIC

On Mar 3, the day this news came out, FFIC closed 0.38% below the previous close.

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This announcement highlights Flushing Bank’s continued physical expansion in Manhattan, marked by a ...
Analysis

This announcement highlights Flushing Bank’s continued physical expansion in Manhattan, marked by a ribbon cutting at its new Chatham Square branch at 5 Chatham Square and outreach to the Chinatown small-business community. In recent months, the company also advanced a significant merger with OceanFirst and maintained its 119th consecutive quarterly dividend. Investors may watch how this branch contributes to deposit growth, local relationships, and the combined franchise’s positioning post-merger.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 24
5 events
  1. Feb 24

    Dividend declaration

    24h Move
    +2.1%

    Quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share and long payout history.

  2. Jan 27

    Earnings results

    24h Move
    -1.2%

    4Q25 GAAP and Core EPS with margin expansion and deposit growth.

  3. Jan 20

    Call cancellation

    24h Move
    +6.6%

    Cancellation of earnings call due to pending OceanFirst merger.

  4. Dec 29

    Merger agreement

    24h Move
    -8.9%

    All-stock merger with OceanFirst and $225M investment from Warburg Pincus.

  5. Dec 23

    Branch opening

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    -1.0%

    Announcement of new full-service branch at 5 Chatham Square in Chinatown.

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UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2026 / Flushing Financial Corporation (the "Company") (Nasdaq:FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the "Bank"), hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony today at its new Chatham Square branch located at 5 Chatham Square, New York, NY 10038.

Business owners and leaders from the local community attended the event. The ceremony celebrated the Bank's continued expansion into Manhattan and its commitment to serving the financial needs of the Chinatown community. At the ceremony, the Bank's President and CEO, John R. Buran, presented a check to Renaissance, an organization that provides low income and under-resourced entrepreneurs with small business counseling and access to capital.

John R. Buran stated, "We are excited to be part of the Chatham Square community and to expand our presence in Manhattan. Opening our second branch in Chinatown demonstrates our longstanding relationship with and commitment to the Asian community. Our multilingual branch staff is committed to providing in-language support and building strong relationships with local residents and businesses."

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, 2024, 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

SOURCE: Flushing Financial Corporation



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What did Flushing Financial Corporation (FFIC) announce on March 3, 2026 about Chatham Square?

Flushing Financial Corporation opened a new Flushing Bank branch at 5 Chatham Square on March 3, 2026. According to Flushing Financial Corporation, the ceremony marked expansion into Manhattan, included community leaders, and featured a donation to Renaissance to support entrepreneurs.

How does the new FFIC branch at 5 Chatham Square support Chinatown small businesses?

The branch aims to support Chinatown entrepreneurs with in-language services and local relationship banking. According to Flushing Financial Corporation, the bank presented a check to Renaissance and emphasized multilingual staff and small-business counseling access.

Who attended the Flushing Bank ribbon cutting at Chatham Square (FFIC)?

Business owners and local community leaders attended the ribbon cutting at the new Chatham Square branch. According to Flushing Financial Corporation, the event celebrated community engagement and the bank's commitment to serving Chinatown residents and businesses.

What community donation did Flushing Financial Corporation (FFIC) make at the Chatham Square opening?

Flushing Financial Corporation presented a donation to Renaissance to support low-income and under-resourced entrepreneurs. According to Flushing Financial Corporation, the contribution aims to expand small-business counseling and access to capital locally.

Does the new Flushing Bank Chatham Square branch offer multilingual services?

Yes, the new branch provides multilingual, in-language support for local residents and businesses. According to Flushing Financial Corporation, multilingual branch staff will help build relationships and serve the Chinatown community effectively.

Why is the Chatham Square branch significant for Flushing Financial Corporation (FFIC)?

The Chatham Square branch represents FFIC's continued expansion into Manhattan and deeper ties to the Asian community. According to Flushing Financial Corporation, it is the bank's second branch in Chinatown and highlights local commitment and outreach.

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