Letter of Ernst & Young LLP regarding change in certifying accountant

EX-16 2 dex16.htm LETTER OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP REGARDING CHANGE IN CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT Letter of Ernst & Young LLP regarding change in certifying accountant

EXHIBIT 16

March 7, 2008

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549

Gentlemen:

We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K dated March 7, 2008, of Valley National Bancorp (Commission File Number 1-11277) and are in agreement with the statements contained in paragraphs 2 and 3 on page 2 therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP