First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.

First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

BUFFALO, N.Y., April 23, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:FNFG) announced that the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of eight cents ($0.08) per share on outstanding FNFG common stock.

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First Niagara Annual Meeting of Shareholders Conference Call Available April 24, 2013

BUFFALO, N.Y., April 23, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:FNFG), today announced that investors will have an opportunity to listen to the company's annual meeting of shareholders on Wednesday April 24, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Those wishing to listen to the meeting may dial toll-free 1-800-988-9485, Passcode: 4185425.  Presentation slides will be used during the meeting and are available under the investor relations tab of the company's website,

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First Niagara Reports First Quarter 2013 Results

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First Niagara Financial Group to Announce First Quarter 2013 Results on April 19, 2013

BUFFALO, N.Y., April 10, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:FNFG), today announced that it will release 2013 first quarter results before the market opens on Friday, April 19, 2013. A conference call will follow at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, during which management will discuss the Company's financial performance, followed by a question-and-answer session.

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Photo Release -- First Niagara Names Westchester Native to Serve as Tri-State Regional President

NYACK, N.Y., April 8, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:FNFG) named Cathie A. Schaffer to serve as Regional President for the bank's newly formed Tri-State Region, which includes markets in Lower Hudson Valley, Fairfield County, CT and Northern New Jersey. In this role, Schaffer will lead a team of bankers responsible for Business Banking, Middle Market Lending, and Corporate Lending activities in the region. She also has overall responsibility for the alignment and collaborative delivery of all consumer and commercial products across the region. Schaffer reports to David V. Ring, Managing Director, Enterprise Banking, who has corporate-wide responsibility for commercial business lending activities in all the markets where the bank operates.

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First Niagara Appoints Gary Crosby as Interim Chief Executive Officer

BUFFALO, N.Y., March 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Niagara Financial Group (Nasdaq:FNFG) today announced that its Board of Directors, at its regularly scheduled March 19

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Consumer Bankers Association Honors First Niagara for Creating and Maintaining Affordable Housing Opportunities in the Communities it Serves

WASHINGTON, March 13, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Consumer Bankers Association recognized First Niagara Financial Group Inc.'s (Nasdaq:FNFG) work to resolve housing issues in low- and moderate-income communities, in particular its partnership with Habitat for Humanity Capital District, by honoring the regional bank with the national association's third annual Joe Belew Award.

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First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. to Attend Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 2013 Boston Bank Conference

BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:FNFG) today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer John R. Koelmel, Chief Banking Officer Daniel E. Cantara and Chief Financial Officer Gregory W. Norwood will present at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 2013 Boston Bank Conference at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27

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First Niagara Introduces Newly Enhanced Small Business Offerings

BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:FNFG) introduced new checking options for small business customers. The company added a small business segment in 2012 by adding over 40 experienced bankers across its Northeast footprint. The BIZ200 and BIZ500 checking options are designed specifically for the company's growing small business customer base.

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First Niagara Strengthens Presence in NY Metro Area With the Formation of New Tri-State Region

NYACK, N.Y., Feb. 6, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Building on the success of its entry last year into the Hudson Valley region, First Niagara has announced the formation of its new Tri-State Region, which includes markets in Lower Hudson Valley, Fairfield County, CT and Northern New Jersey.