Dime Announces Plans to Open Locust Valley Branch

Core Points - Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. plans to open a new full-service branch in Locust Valley in 2026, pending regulatory approvals [1][2] - The new branch will be located at 85 Forest Avenue and will be managed by Liz Materia, who has prior experience as a branch manager [2] - The company aims to leverage local ties and capitalize on market disruptions to gain market share on Long Island's North Shore [3] Company Overview - Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. is the parent company of Dime Community Bank, which has over $14 billion in assets and holds the number one deposit market share among community banks in Greater Long Island [4][5]