Emigrant Savings Bank Participates in "National Night Out Against Crime" Organized by NYPD's 110th Precinct Community Council

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Emigrant Savings Bank is pleased to announce its participation in the 28th Annual "National Night Out Against Crime" event in Queens' Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

The Queens event, one of many that took place throughout the city, was organized by the Community Council of the New York City Police Department's (NYPD's) 110th precinct. Nearly 1,000 members of the local community were in attendance.

"National Night Out Against Crime" evenings are fun-filled nights featuring various kinds of recreation and entertainment, food, education and access to information on crime prevention, domestic violence, highway safety and children's safety.

Frank Baez, manager of Emigrant Savings Bank's Elmhurst Branch, and Emigrant mortgage consultant Emily Lui, were on-hand at the August 2nd event and provided informational material on identity theft, small business funding, mortgages and other bank services. Mr. Baez and Ms. Lui also answered questions from the local community in English, Spanish and Chinese.

"Emigrant is a community bank with a long history of helping generations of Americans achieve their financial goals," said Mr. Baez. "We were proud to once again participate in an important event that brings our local community together."

Emigrant Bank and the Milstein family, Emigrant's owners, have had a close working relationship with the New York City Police Department for decades. Howard P. Milstein, Chairman and CEO of Emigrant, has worked with the NYPD and a host of other law enforcement agencies on a variety of philanthropic, public safety and homeland security issues. The Milstein family is also deeply involved with the National Crime Prevention Council, and sponsors the Milstein Child Safety Center at McGruff.org. Emigrant has participated in "National Night Out Against Crime" events for the past three years.

About Emigrant Bank

Founded in 1850 to serve the financial need of a growing America and a dynamic emigrant population, Emigrant Bank has served generations of new Americans who came to America to seek a "better way of life" for themselves and their families. In keeping with Emigrant's core mission, the bank's branch-based giving was built upon a similar foundation of helping to sustain and improve the communities where Emigrant provides retail banking services.

Emigrant's branch-based contribution program supports local community initiatives that sustain and enhance the vibrancy of the neighborhoods Emigrant calls home. The bank's regional focus allows it to identify needs where financial support can build on the successes of non-profit organizations. At each of Emigrant's regional banks, consideration is provided for contribution requests addressing five primary issues: education/youth initiatives, health/social services, cultural programs, faith-based programs, and community development.

SOURCE Emigrant Savings Bank