MEDIA ADVISORY
May 10, 2004

NYS BANKING SUPERINTENDENT TAYLOR SPEAKS TO
CHECK CASHERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK ON MAY 11^TH

WHO:  Diana Taylor, Superintendent of the New York State Banking Department, will speak at the annual Check Cashers Association of New York conference.

The Banking Department is responsible for licensing and regulating New York’s check cashing industry, which is a critical component in the delivery of financial services to thousands of New Yorkers each day.

WHAT:   Check Cashers Association of New York Inc. (CCANY) 12^th Annual Conference and Vendor Show

WHERE:  Brooklyn Marriott, 333 Adams St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201

WHEN:   Tuesday, May 11, 2 p.m.

ALSO:   CCANY will present its annual CCANY College Scholarship Awards to New York’s best and brightest high school students during a luncheon that begins at 12:15 p.m.

CCANY is a statewide trade association that serves nearly 500 financial service centers from Long Island to Buffalo. CCANY is the leading voice on legislative, regulatory and business issues that effect its members and the rights of consumers to access basic financial services in New York. For more information about CCANY and check cashing services in New York please visit www.ccanyinc.org.      

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Note:  Prior to May 2004, the Financial Service Centers of New York (FSCNY) was named the Check Cashers Association of New York (CCANY). Consequently, press releases and articles during that time period reflect the organization's CCANY name.