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Jun 1, 2026

BCB Community Bank names O’Brien president, CEO

Veteran banker Thomas O'Brien will help address operational challenges at the Bayonne-based financial institution.

Fulton Bank is headquartered in Lancaster, Pa., while Blue Foundry is based in Rutherford.
Feb 24, 2026

Fulton Financial, Blue Foundry win merger approvals

Fulton Financial Corp. and Blue Foundry Bancorp secured all regulatory approvals, announcing when they expect to close their $243 million all-stock transaction, expanding Fulton's presence in New Jersey.

Valley National Bank Morristown HQ
Jan 16, 2026

Valley Bank launches ‘That’s How’ campaign ahead of centennial

Valley Bank launches its new "That’s How" brand campaign, spotlighting relationship-driven banking as the Morristown-based bank nears its centennial.

Len Kulesa, CFO, Ascendia Bank - PROVIDED BY ASCENDIA BANK
Dec 2, 2025

Ascendia Bank names Kulesa chief financial officer

Len Kulesa will oversee financial performance, accounting and regulatory affairs following his appointment as CFO at the former Glen Rock Savings Bank.

Headshot for John Allen, president & CEO, Ascendia Bank. PROVIDED BY ASCENDIA BANK
Aug 19, 2025

Ascendia Bank taps NJCC exec Allen as next CEO

The North Jersey financial institution will welcome John Allen IV this month, succeeding longtime leader Ferdinand Viaud ahead of his retirement.

Manasquan Bank's branch in Metuchen
Jun 26, 2025

Manasquan Bank launches home loans for community heroes

The new mortgage options are available to educators, first responders and military members, with discounts, no PMI and waived fees.

New bank
Mar 11, 2025

Exclusive: Liberty Bank of New Jersey files for charter

Pending regulatory approval, the new financial institution led by industry veterans plans to open its first branch in Verona and establish its corporate headquarters in Short Hills.

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Jun 6, 2024

Haven bank sets 2025 leadership change, promotes new CEO, COO

The North Jersey financial institution looked within for its new leaders, promoting Lisa Franconeri to president and CEO and current Chief Financial Officer Paul Deponte to COO and executive vice president.

Mar 29, 2024

Manasquan Bank marks 150 years of service

The Wall Township institution was founded March 21, 1874, with a commitment to supporting the financial needs of residents, businesses and communities.

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Jan 23, 2024

10 of the nation’s best regional banks call NJ home, according to Newsweek

This year's rankings also identify the top 250 credit unions, of which five are based in the Garden State.

Jan 18, 2024

Princeton Bancorp to acquire Cornerstone for $17.9M

The acquisition “provides a great opportunity to combine two community banks that share a deep commitment to their local markets, fills in our South Jersey branch presence and enhances our core banking franchise," said Princeton Bancorp President and CEO Edward Dietzler.

Courtyard Luxury Senior Living will take over the site of the former Clinton Holiday Inn. - UNITY BANK
Jan 4, 2024

Former Clinton Holiday Inn will transform to assisted living, memory care center

Unity Bank provided the construction loan to a local entrepreneur for the conversion, which will also include a separate adult day care center.