Original Content
Columbia Bank and Northfield Bank will combine to create a bank with $18 billion in assets, bringing Columbia’s footprint into New York state for the first time.
NJ banks to merge in $597M deal
AI Summary
Columbia Bank and Northfield Bank will merge into a bank with $18 billion in assets; Columbia’s expansion brings its operations into New York state for the first time.
Texas Relevance
The article does not mention Texas, TCUD, or any Texas-specific entities. It focuses on banks merging and expanding into New York.