SYRACUSE — Community Bank N.A. continued its expansion in Syracuse with the recent formal opening of a new branch office on the city’s South Side, an area currently undergoing revitalization. The bank, which is part of DeWitt–based Community Financial System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU), hosted an Oct. 11 ribbon-cutting event and community celebration, in partnership with […]
SYRACUSE — Community Bank N.A. continued its expansion in Syracuse with the recent formal opening of a new branch office on the city’s South Side, an area currently undergoing revitalization.
The bank, which is part of DeWitt–based Community Financial System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU), hosted an Oct. 11 ribbon-cutting event and community celebration, in partnership with Visa, to mark the opening of the new branch at 4141 S. Salina St.
To commemorate the grand opening, the bank said it invited its new neighbors to a special community celebration at the branch, featuring family-friendly activities, food trucks, and giveaways. The highlight of the event was a special appearance by Syracuse University football head coach Fran Brown, who helped cut the ribbon on the new full-service location and spent time with guests during a meet-and-greet, the bank said in an announcement. Through an NIL collaboration with Syracuse University Football established last year, Community Bank supported players through a teamwide financial literacy program, helping players establish bank accounts and build strategic money management habits.
The remodeled South Salina Street branch is the latest new office Community Bank has opened across Onondaga County under its strategic growth plan and underscores its long-term investment in expanding its presence and service in the region, the announcement stated.
Community Bank has opened two other new branches in the Syracuse area in the last year — one in downtown Syracuse in Hanover Square last October, and another branch in the Liverpool area (town of Clay) this past April. The bank says it will continue to strengthen its presence in the market, investing $42 million in its planned new Syracuse corporate headquarters and opening another branch in Clay in 2026 — bringing its branch count to six across Onondaga County.
South Salina Street branch details
“Today marks a meaningful milestone for Community Bank as we continue to grow our presence in downtown Syracuse and deepen our commitment to the communities we serve across the Northeast,” Community Bank Central New York Regional President Lindsay Weichert said in the bank’s announcement. “Our South Salina branch represents more than growth — it’s a testament to the resilience, opportunity and bright future of this community and we’re proud to be a part of this next chapter, supporting broader revitalization efforts and access to financial guidance and services to the people and businesses on Syracuse’s South Side.”
Among its modern design features, the South Salina Street branch offers Community Bank’s full suite of consumer, business, and government banking products including access to Greenlight Financial Technology Inc. and loan incentives for new customers.
The branch office and drive-thru hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Online-banking services are available at
cbna.com.
