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First New York Federal Credit Union treats KID$ banker just like a millionaire

Emily Testa, a second grade student at George D. Ryder Elementary School in the Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District, was treated like a Millionaire for a Day by First New York Federal Credit Union.

First New York Federal Credit Union has been teaching thousands of area students for years to save their money through its KID$ (Keep Investing Dollars Savings) Program. To celebrate the students’ success, the credit union randomly selected a school banker to be treated like a millionaire. As the Millionaire for a Day, Emily Testa and her classmates were treated to a pizza lunch and ice cream social. Emily had an on-air interview with 99.5 The River on Facebook Live. In addition, Emily received a backpack full of school supplies, a gift certificate to Dave & Busters and a millionaire t-shirt.

Emily’s favorite part of student banking is “Getting stickers and prizes.”

Millionaire ETesta at Radio Station.

Millionaire ETesta at Ryder Elem.

First New York Federal Credit Union

First New York Federal Credit Union has been selected as the Best Credit Union three years running in the Daily Gazette’s Best of the Best People’s Choice Awards, and was recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace by the Albany Times Union. Founded in 1937, First New York is a full-service, not-for-profit financial cooperative that provides personal and business banking to consumers and businesses in the Capital Region. First New York offers complete financial services, including checking and savings accounts, auto and home loans, credit cards, online and mobile banking, business services, and commercial and investment services. The Credit Union currently has $493 million in assets. It serves over 37,000+ members with full-service branches in Albany, Cobleskill, Glenville, Halfmoon, Niskayuna, North Greenbush, Rotterdam, and Saratoga, and scholastic branches in Schenectady, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake and Mohonasen High Schools. Members can access 5,600+ shared branch locations and 30,000+ fee-free ITM/ATMs nationwide.

Contact

Justin Cresswell, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development
First New York Federal Credit Union
justin.cresswell@firstnewyork.org 
Call or text (518) 598-3917

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