In this week’s edition of the New York Minute, mark your calendars for upcoming credit union events, including our Compliance Quarterly series! Then, we’re highlighting Long Island credit union leaders who were recently named as influencers, and highlighting organizations that are supporting their community. Get the latest New York credit union updates in our New York Minute blog!
Register Today: Compliance Quarterly Returns!
Join us for the next installment of Compliance Quarterly in 2025, hosted by the Association’s General Counsel, Mitchell Pollack. This free session will focus on Joint Accounts under New York’s banking law, covering rights of survivorship, convenience accounts, operational risks, and a pending bill that could reshape current practices.
Whether you’re in compliance, operations, or leadership, this session offers a valuable opportunity to clarify common issues and engage in live discussion with peers.
Event Info
Thursday, July 10, 2025
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Speaker: Mitchell Pollack, General Counsel
Don’t miss this informative and interactive session designed to support your compliance goals.
Registration Now Open for TruStage’s Discovery 2025
Registration is now live for Discovery 2025, TruStage’s premier virtual event tailored for credit union professionals ready to innovate and lead. This free, one-day conference will feature top thinkers, actionable strategies, and cutting-edge tools to elevate your credit union’s performance.
Keynote Speakers Include:
Zack Kass on AI and Innovation
Steven Rick will provide an Economic Outlook
Seth Mattison on the Human Advantage in the Age of AI
Attendees will enjoy featured sessions on lending transformation, fraud prevention, noninterest income, and product innovation, as well as interactive networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this great event! Register today.
Reliant CU Supports Sodus Central School District through Feet Forward Program
Reliant Credit Union has once again made a positive impact in its local community through its Feet Forward program. In collaboration with the Rochester Running Company, Reliant donated 72 pairs of high-quality sneakers to elementary students in the Sodus Central School District.
Since launching Feet Forward in 2016, Reliant has donated nearly 2,600 pairs of sneakers—an investment of over $78,000 in local children’s health, comfort, and confidence.
Thank you to Reliant for continuing to make a great impact in your community!
Long Island Credit Union Leaders Named “Most Dynamic Women Leaders”
Long Island Business News has named two credit union leaders among its 2025 Most Dynamic Women Leaders—a recognition of visionary leadership and transformative impact across industries.
Linda Armyn, President/CEO of FourLeaf Federal Credit Union
A driving force behind FourLeaf’s rebranding and strategic expansion, Armyn has overseen tremendous growth, community investment, and brand visibility, culminating in major initiatives like the annual FourLeaf Air Show.
Michele Dean, President/CEO of Suffolk Credit Union
Under Dean’s leadership, Suffolk has achieved record-breaking growth in assets and membership, earning multiple member-voted awards and industry accolades. Her leadership is recognized both inside and outside the financial sector.
Congratulations to both leaders for helping shape a stronger and more inclusive credit union community!
Oswego County FCU Donates to Erin’s Angels
Oswego County FCU’s Phoenix Branch has selected Erin’s Angels as its latest CU Cares recipient, awarding the nonprofit a $2,500 donation to support their mission of fighting childhood hunger.
Erin’s Angels works to ensure students in the Phoenix Central School District have access to food outside of school hours. Through compassion and collaboration, the organization helps remove barriers to education and well-being for local children.
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