WOODBRIDGE, N.J., Nov. 13, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After careful consideration, Northfield Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:NFBK), the parent company of Northfield Bank, has decided it will not apply to participate in the current TARP Capital Purchase Program. John W. Alexander, Chairman, and CEO noted, "The Bank's strong capital position, with total capital to risk-weighted assets in excess of 35%, allows us to effectively execute on our strategic objectives, and continue to originate and invest in loans to creditworthy borrowers in our marketplace."
Mr. Alexander commented further, "Northfield has been meeting the credit needs of the communities it serves for over 120 years. We will continue to meet the financial needs of our customers and look forward to forging new lending and deposit relationships."
About Northfield Bancorp, Inc.: Northfield Bancorp, Inc. with $1.6 billion in total assets is the holding company for Northfield Bank. Northfield Bank was organized in 1887 and currently conducts business from its main office located in Staten Island, New York and its 17 additional branch offices located in the New York counties of Richmond (Staten Island) and Kings (Brooklyn) and the New Jersey counties of Union and Middlesex.
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