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New Feature in My First New York: Pay a Person

06 January in Member Education, Products, Services by Cassandra Nadler

Make transfers simple with Pay a Person: a digital service that allows you to send money directly from your First New York checking account* to another person....

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First New York Announces Vik Muktavaram as New President and CEO

05 January in News, Press Releases by Cassandra Nadler

Albany, NY – First New York Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Vik Muktavaram as its next President and CEO. Muktavaram, the ninth chief executive in the credit union’s 88-year history, joins First New York following the planned retirement of current President...

Tracking a Year of Spending and Saving Habits

05 December in Member Education by Cassandra Nadler

If you want a financial reset, reviewing your past year’s spending and saving is a powerful first step....

Your Data May Be For Sale on the Dark Web. Here’s What You Can Do About It.

04 December in Safety First by Cassandra Nadler

The digital world makes life easier, but it also comes with risks. Hackers are constantly looking for new ways to steal your data....

Pay Off Loans Faster and With Less Interest Using Simple Strategies

03 December in Member Education by Cassandra Nadler

Paying off debt doesn’t always require big sacrifices. Small, consistent changes can save you thousands in interest....

Don’t Fall for It! Spotting and Avoiding Sweepstakes Scams.

26 November in Safety First by Cassandra Nadler

Publishers Clearing House is a legitimate sweepstakes company, making them a prime impersonation target for scammers. ...

First New York Teams Up with Catholic Charities for 2025’s Toilet Paper Drive Take Down Event

10 November in Press Releases by Cassandra Nadler

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Cassandra Nadler, Assistant Vice President of Marketing Call or Text (518) 424-1398 ALBANY, NY – On Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 at 10:00 AM, First New York Federal Credit Union will showcase their forest of toilet paper trees created with over 10,000 rolls of...

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First New York Announces Planned Retirement of President/CEO Lucy Halstead

03 November in News, Press Releases by Cassandra Nadler

Albany, NY – First New York Federal Credit Union today announced the planned retirement of its President and CEO, Lucy Halstead. After a distinguished career spanning over two decades at the credit union, Halstead will officially retire in early 2026. She will remain CEO while First...