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January 7, 1999
Astoria Federal Savings 1998-99 Scholarship at Brooklyn College

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Brooklyn, NY - Tanya Newland, a sophomore majoring in accounting at Brooklyn College, has received the Astoria Federal Savings 1998-99 Scholarship.

Newland, a graduate of Sheepshead Bay High School, was selected by the Committee on Honors and Scholarships at Brooklyn College to receive an award of $2,500 for the 1998-99 academic year. She was chosen on the basis of academic potential and excellence as well as financial need.

"In awarding the scholarship to Ms. Newland, Astoria Federal Savings demonstrates once again its commitment to the young people of New York City," said Barbara A. Taylor, vice-president for institutional advancement. "Brooklyn College is grateful to the bank for its commitment and support."

Astoria Financial Corporation is the holding company for Astoria Federal Savings. With assets of over $18 billion, Astoria Financial is the second largest publicly traded thrift institution in New York and sixth largest in the United States. Established in 1888, Astoria Federal operates 96 retail banking offices (11 in Brooklyn), and provides retail banking, mortgage, and consumer loan services to over 700,000 customers.

Brooklyn College, founded in 1930, is one of the eleven senior colleges of the City University of New York. The school is known nationally for its core curriculum, which has been hailed by educators as one of the "bright spots" in American higher education. Located on a 26-acre tree-lined campus in Flatbush, Brooklyn College has a diverse student body representing more than 70 of the borough's 100 ethnic groups.