The New York Credit Union Association is pleased to announce the recipient of the Outstanding Professional Award, which honors professionals who have a true passion for credit unions and who inspire others with their hard work, dedication and success – The Point

Reminder: Individuals can learn more about the benefits of CDFI certification during an NCUA webinar slated for 2 p.m. today – NCUA

Voting is underway for the Association’s contested board seat – The Point

In an op-ed, Bethpage FCU President/CEO Wayne Grossé urged Long Island’s congressional delegation to support the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, S.2155 – Long Island Business News

Chili’s is the latest restaurant chain to be hit with a data breach that exposed customers’ credit and debit card information – Money

NCUA is better equipped than the CFPB to enforce consumer protection laws at credit unions, according to CUNA and other credit union officials – CU Times

A number of financial trade groups wrote to the IRS, urging them to better protect Americans’ personally identifiable information – CUToday

Borrowers in the U.S. are defaulting on subprime auto loans at a higher rate than during the financial crisis – Bloomberg