This directory lists the telephone numbers of the Divisions at the New York State Banking Department at the New York City location and the other regional offices.
For consumer complaints and questions, please call 1-877-BANK-NYS.
Executive |
| Superintendent of Banks |
Richard H. Neiman |
(212) 709-3501 |
| First Deputy |
Patricia Meadow |
(212) 709-3502 |
| Director of Nondepository Institutions and Consumer Protection |
Jane Azia |
(212) 709-3503 |
| General Counsel |
Marjorie E. Gross |
(212) 709-1640 |
| Chief Operating Officer |
Diana Rulon |
(518) 473-6160 |
| Chief Administrative Officer |
Cheryl Aini |
(518) 473-6160 |
| Chief of Staff |
Jacqueline McCormack |
(212) 709-1698 |
| Senior Advisor to Superintendent |
Armen Meyer |
(212) 709-1690 |
| Press Secretary |
Glorimar Perez-Gonzalez |
(212) 709-1691 |
| Director, Criminal Investigations Bureau |
Ricardo Velez |
(212) 709-3554 |
| Special Assistant |
Cassie Walbrodt |
(212) 709-3580 |
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Operating Divisions |
The Banking Board:
Coordinates the administrative functions of the Banking Board relating to the proposal and adoption of new rules and regulations, oversees the nominating process for Banking Board members representing industry groups and maintains the Department's Rules and Regulations files. All Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests are processed by this office. |
- Secretary to the NYS Banking Board
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Sam L. Abram |
(212) 709-1658 |
Communications and Media Relations:
Responsible for all internal and external communications. Primary contact for all reporters and media members, disseminates information to the public and news media, helps determine policy, plans press conferences, writes speeches. |
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Glorimar Perez-Gonzalez |
(212) 709-1691 |
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Community and Regional Banks Division:
Supervises community focused domestic commercial banks, savings banks, savings and loan associations, and holding companies for the aforementioned institutions. In addition, supervises credit unions, safe deposit companies and thrift institution-sponsored charitable foundations. |
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Martin Cofsky |
(212) 709-1610 |
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Consumer Services Division:
Responsible for performing consumer compliance and fair lending examinations and administering the Community Reinvestment Act. Coordinates economic development and CRA outreach activities with banks and community organizations, including community educational outreach and in-house Speakers Bureau, creation of financial education programs and partnerships. |
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Dianne E. Dixon |
(212) 709-3591 |
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Criminal Investigations Bureau:
Conducts investigations into criminal activity involving State-chartered institutions and licensed entities. Interacts with other regulatory, law enforcement and prosecution agencies. Monitors compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and conducts background investigations in connection with applications for charters and licenses. |
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Ricardo Velez |
(212) 709-3554 |
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Foreign and Wholesale Banks Division:
Supervises New York State-chartered or licensed commercial banks, holding companies, limited purpose trust companies, and foreign banks and their domestic branches and agencies. This Division includes the Department's Capital Markets Unit which analyzes issues in capital markets and risk management as a supplement to examinations. |
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Regina Stone |
(212) 709-1500 |
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Human Resources:
Recruits and maintains a productive, motivated, and skilled work force to effectively execute the Department's mission. Administers programs regarding benefits, training, and affirmative action. Implements New York State and Department policies and promotes positive employee relations and effective management in all aspects of the work environment. |
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Philip B. H. Kelly |
(212) 709-5445 |
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Information Technology Division:
Responsible for developing and maintaining a high quality, dependable infrastructure of information technology and services that continually enhance the efficiency of the Department's internal business processes. |
- Chief Information Officer
- Information Security Officers
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William Rachmiel
Jae
Sohn
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(212) 709-5420
(212) 709-5401 |
Legal Division:
Responsible for providing legal counsel to the Superintendent, the Banking Board and the operating divisions of the Banking Department. In addition, drafts legislation and monitors legal developments, recommends and drafts disciplinary orders and enforcement actions, renders legal positions, prepares position papers and supports administrative hearings and law enforcement activities. |
- General Counsel
- Legislative Counsel
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Marjorie E. Gross
C. Thomas Barletta |
(212) 709-1640
(518) 486-4300 |
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Licensed Financial Services Division:
Charged with supervisory responsibility for licensing and regulating six distinct financial service industries including: Licensed Lenders, Licensed Cashers of Checks, Sales Finance Companies, Insurance Premium Finance Agencies, Budget Planners and Transmitters of Money. |
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Angelo Sigismondo |
(212) 709-5500 |
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Mortgage Banking Division:
Responsible for the supervision of entities involved in the residential mortgage business who handle property located in New York State, including licensed mortgage bankers and registered mortgage brokers. Also handles resolution of all written mortgage-related consumer complaints. |
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Rholda
Ricketts |
(212) 709-5540 |
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Research, Applications & Technical Assistance Division:
Assists with supervisory functions, and conducts research and analysis on a broad range of economic and consumer-related issues that affect financial services in New York. This Division assigns specialists in internal control and audit, and information systems to assist with bank examinations; creates and conducts bank examiner training and career-development programs; and implements quality assurance examination procedures. Its staff also identifies and monitors industry and market trends; maintains institutional/industry surveillance systems; conducts research on complex economic and supervisory policy issues; performs competitive analyses related to mergers and acquisitions; and coordinates formal responses to regulatory and accounting proposals. |
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Manzar Sahebjam-Atabaki |
(212) 709-1530 |
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Regional Offices |
| Albany Office |
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| 80 South Swan Street, Suite 1157 |
(518) 474-2393 |
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| Albany, NY 12210-8003 |
(518) 473-6160 |
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| Upstate Office |
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| 333 East Washington Street |
(315) 428-4049 |
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| Syracuse, NY 13202 |
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