NEWBURGH, N.Y., July 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of ES Bancshares, Inc. announced July 16^th, 2018 that the New Dorp, Staten Island Banking Center has reached the milestone of deposits exceeding $100 million, 44% in checking deposits. 

Philip Guarnieri, CEO of Empire State Bank commented, “I would like to thank our customers and Banking Center team, for without them this milestone wouldn’t be possible. Please come visit us at 1361 North Railroad Avenue and say hello to our team.”

Thomas Sperzel, President and COO of Empire State Bank commented, “Soon our Victory Boulevard Banking Center will be open and our team there is eager to provide the same knowledgeable and friendly service to customers of that community.”

As of June 30, 2018, Empire State Bank’s assets are $339 million, with three Banking Centers in Staten Island, Brooklyn and Newburgh.  Two new Centers in Staten Island and Brooklyn are weeks away from opening.

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Contact: Philip Guarnieri, (845) 451-7802