8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 3, 2015

SUFFOLK BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 New York                                                000-13580                                              11-2708279

(State or other jurisdiction of                   (Commission File Number)           (IRS Employer Identification No.)

incorporation)

4 West Second Street, Riverhead, New York                                                11901

       (Address of principal executive offices)                                                   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (631) 208-2400

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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ITEM 5.02 - DEPARTURE OF CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER; APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF RETAIL OFFICER

On July 6, 2015, Suffolk Bancorp (the "Company") announced that effective Friday, July 3, 2015, Frank D. Filipo retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Suffolk County National Bank (the "Bank").  Mr. Filipo served as Executive Vice President of the Company and the Bank since 2003 and was responsible for the Retail Banking Division since 2001.

The Company also announced that it has promoted Anita J. Nigrel as Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Officer to succeed Mr. Filipo.

The press release issued by the Company on July 6, 2015 announcing the foregoing is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

This information is being "furnished" in accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

ITEM 9.01 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits

The following Exhibit is furnished as part of this report:

Exhibit 99.1 Press release issued by the Company on July 6, 2015

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	SUFFOLK BANCORP
Date: July 6, 2015	By:	/s/ Brian K. Finneran
		Brian K. Finneran
		Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

INDEX OF EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number	Description
Exhibit 99.1	Press release issued by the Company on July 6, 2015

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

PRESS RELEASE

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Investor and Press Contact:  Brian K. Finneran                                     Executive Vice President &                                     Chief Financial Officer                                     (631) 208-2400                           4 West Second Street Riverhead, NY 11901 (631) 208-2400 (Voice) - (631) 727-3214 (FAX) invest@suffolkbancorp.com  

SUFFOLK BANCORP ANNOUNCES

RETIREMENT OF FRANK D. FILIPO AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

AND PROMOTION OF ANITA J. NIGREL TO CHIEF RETAIL OFFICER

(Riverhead, New York, July 6, 2015) — Suffolk Bancorp (the "Company") (NASDAQ - SUBK), parent company of Suffolk County National Bank (the "Bank"), today announced that effective Friday, July 3, 2015, Frank D. Filipo retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company and the Bank.  Mr. Filipo has served as Executive Vice President of the Company and the Bank since 2003 and was responsible for the Retail Banking Division since 2001.

The Company also announced that it has promoted Anita J. Nigrel to Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Officer to succeed Mr. Filipo.

President and CEO Howard C. Bluver stated: "It is with very mixed emotions that I congratulate Frank on his retirement. In the 17 years Frank has been with us, there is simply no one who has done more to preserve and grow the core deposit franchise that is our shining jewel. During his tenure, Frank's most important role has been to run our branch system, grow our deposit base, and preserve our extraordinarily low cost of funds. His success in accomplishing all of this leaves the Bank in a great position and I am very grateful to him. I wish Frank nothing but the best in retirement, although I know he will remain a great friend to all of us at the Bank and will be available for advice and consultation whenever it is needed.

I am also grateful to Frank for providing me with two years advance notice of his retirement, so we could plan a smooth transition together. In that regard, I couldn't be more pleased to announce the promotion of Anita J. Nigrel to Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Officer. Anita has been with the Bank for 25 years and, among her many duties, she has been responsible for branch operations for over a decade. Accordingly, there is no one who is more ready, willing and able to take control of our branch system and continue the important work of preserving and growing our core deposit franchise. Anita is universally respected throughout our organization, as well as in the community banking world within our marketplace, and I know we will not miss a beat with Anita in charge. I look forward to working closely with her in the years to come."

Corporate Information

Suffolk Bancorp is a one-bank holding company engaged in the commercial banking business through Suffolk County National Bank, a full service commercial bank headquartered in Riverhead, New York and Suffolk Bancorp's wholly owned subsidiary.  Organized in 1890, the Bank has 27 branch offices in Nassau, Suffolk and Queens Counties, New York.  For more information about the Bank and its products and services, please visit www.scnb.com.