LOCKPORT, N.Y. (April 28, 2005) – Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union (FCU), headquartered in Lockport, N.Y., announces its receipt of the “#1 Credit Union in Lockport” award. The credit union received this award as a result of a readership vote administered by the Lockport Union Sun & Journal, one of the largest newspapers in Niagara County, N.Y., with a circulation of nearly 15,000.

“We are extremely excited to be recognized by the residents of Lockport as the top credit union in the area,” stated Ann Brittin, president and CEO of Cornerstone Community FCU. “It is an honor to be acknowledged for our efforts to continuously put our members first and to provide the best services to meet our members' needs.”

Established in 1957 as Unit No. 1 Federal Credit Union, Cornerstone Community FCU is a community chartered, federally insured credit union. Cornerstone has grown to become the largest credit union in Western New York with more than 37 thousand members and assets in excess of $200 million. Those who reside, work, volunteer, attend school or worship within Niagara County are eligible for membership under Cornerstone’s charter. For additional information, call (716) 434-2290 or visit www.cornerstonecommunityfcu.org. Locations include 6485 S. Transit Rd. in Lockport, 55 Stevens St. in Lockport and 5 State St. in Middleport.