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Flushing Savings Bank Announces the Opening of a New Branch in Forest Hills, Queens

Lake Success, NY – January 16, 2007 – Flushing Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FFIC), the parent company of Flushing Savings Bank, FSB, is pleased to announce that the Bank will open a new full-service branch on January 16^th at 107-11 Continental Avenue in Forest Hills, Queens. This new, full-service facility continues the Bank’s planned expansion of its branch network, bringing the total number of branches in the metropolitan area to thirteen.

John R. Buran, Flushing Financial’s President and Chief Executive Officer commented: “Our new branch office expands our ability to serve the multi-cultural market area of Northern Queens by providing a full complement of deposit, loan, and cash management products and services to consumers, business owners, professionals, and commercial real estate developers. By providing the highest-quality financial services, our goal is to build the trust and relationships so that customers will make Flushing Savings the primary bank for all their financial needs.”

Staffed by experienced bankers and equipped with 24-hour ATMs, the branch will be open for full-service, 7 days a week. The branch will host grand opening festivities and a ribbon-cutting ceremony, which includes raffle prizes, special product offerings, and fun activities for all members of the community. The Grand Opening Celebration will take place on February 9^th & 10^th.

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Flushing Financial Corporation is the holding company for Flushing Savings Bank, FSB, a federally chartered stock savings bank insured by the FDIC. With the addition of the new branch, the Bank will conduct its business through thirteen banking offices located in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Nassau County. Additionally, the Bank has further expanded outside its geographic footprint with its new online banking division, iGObanking.com.

For more information relating to Flushing Financial Corporation and Flushing Savings Bank, please visit our Web Site at www.flushingsavings.com.

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Flushing Financial Corporation

Maria A. Grasso, 718-961-5400

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