Are there any small banks in New York?

[Sanity Claws]

I had my personal accounts at WaMu which just got eaten up by JP Morgan Chase. I don't want to bank there but haven't been back in New York long enough to know of any good reputable small banks in NY. Can anyone help?

BTW, I debated whether to post this question because it may not seem political enough. On second thought, who we patronize makes a statement about us. I don't want to patronize these large banks and would prefer to support a community bank.

[Smarmie Doofus]

1. There's Amalgamated.

http://www.amalgamatedbank.com/site/about_history.html#top

>>>>BTW, I debated whether to post this question because it may not seem political enough. On second thought, who we patronize makes a statement about us.>>>>

Couldn't be *more* political, seems to me.

I had a CD there ( Coop City) back in the 90s. Can't really speak to the efficacy of their banking services as I'm mostly tied up ( mortgage, etc.) with the 'big fellas'. Not sure how that happened; one of "destiny's merry pranks", I guess.

But I vote with you. "Act locally..." etc. and so forth.

[DWinNJ]

2. Lots if you look

I haven't been in NYC for years but I know there was First Womens Bank
I had heard good things about Banco Popular.
I would suggest look in the Yello Pages and then research their reputation
for customer service (or lack of complaints)

[speedoo]

4. Banco Popular is NOT small.

Several branches in the latin sections of the City, but internationally, it's huge.

If one travels a lot in spanish-speaking countries, it might be a good idea to have an account there.

[eilen]

3. Does it have to be in NYC?

Upstate we have Solvay Bank
http://www.solvaybank.com/>

[Sanity Claws]

5. Thanks for the response

I just looked them up. Solvay operates only in the Syracuse area.
I'm looking for NYC.

[speedoo]

6. Try googling "NY banks"

You'll get a very long list, with a map showing locations.

There are a number of banks I've never heard of, which are presumably small.

So if you know where you'll be living, that could help.

[JustAnotherGen]

7. I had a car loan

through Canandaigua National Bank in 2000. If I was back in Rochester - that's where my accounts would be. :-) Oh and I know the 'leadership' team there - good eggs all around.