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Seaford Girl Named Winner in Astoria Federal Essay Contest

Eleven-year old Emily Tutaj selected as essay winner for bank's Seaford branch.

A Seaford girl was selected as a winner in Astoria Federal Savings’ sixth annual essay contest for children ages 5-12 in recognition of Financial Literacy Month.

Emily Tutaj, 11, was selected as winner in the bank’s , located on 3887 Merrick Rd. Tutaj’s winning essay describes how with her savings she plans to donate money to the needy and also use it to save the environment.

Tutaj, a student at, recently visited the Astoria Federal Seaford branch to receive her award including a $50 U.S. Savings Bond, a Teach Children to Save Certificate, and an Education First medal from Branch Manager Giovanna Schembri.

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Astoria Federal received more than 1,300 essays from neighborhood branches throughout Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Brooklyn and Westchester, a record for the bank’s annual contest.

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