GLEN HEAD, N.Y., March 14, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The First National Bank of Long Island (Nasdaq:FLIC) is proud to announce the opening of their 27th branch location in Babylon, New York. Conveniently located in the heart of the Village of Babylon, this new full-service location offers personal and business banking in a friendly, professional atmosphere. The branch is conveniently located at 42 Deer Park Avenue and features a 24-hour ATM plus a working stone fireplace.
The Bank, which reported assets exceeding over $1 Billion as of 12/31/07, has been expanding its branch distribution system. In 2003, we entered the Manhattan market with three new offices and continued to open additional branch locations on Long Island in Merrick, Smithtown, Northport Village and now Babylon. "We plan to open four more branches over the next three years," says President & CEO, Michael N. Vittorio. "Expanding our branch system remains a key growth strategy for our bank."
About The First National Bank of Long Island
The First National Bank of Long Island was established in 1927 and is the sole subsidiary of the First of Long Island Corporation. As the Bank "Where Everyone Knows Your Name," we are a full service commercial bank that provides a broad range of financial services to individual, professional and corporate customers through our twenty-seven branches on Long Island and in Manhattan. Our commitment is to provide the highest level of quality service to our customers. The Bank is consistently ranked among the highest rated banks in terms of financial strength by The Street.com Ratings. For more information, visit the Bank's web site at www.fnbli.com