Malverne child wins essay contest

In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Astoria Federal Savings held its eighth annual essay contest for children, ages 5-12, asking them to complete the statement: “If I save a lot today, in the future I could…” Nearly 550 essays were received from neighborhood branches throughout Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Brooklyn and Westchester.

Astoria Federal Savings judges selected one winner from each branch, and 10-year-old Emily Gunn submitted the winning entry at the Malverne branch.

She visited the Astoria Federal Malverne branch to receive her award including a $25 American Express Gift Card, a Teach Children to Save Certificate, and an Education First medal from Branch Manager and Vice President, Banking Division Anna Marie Redmond.