N.Y. Thrift to Buy Leasing Company

company that does business nationwide.

Lockport (N.Y.) Savings Bank said it would acquire Empire National Leasing Inc. for an undisclosed price.

Empire, which had revenue of about $19 million last year, provides leasing for manufacturers, distributors, and vendors through its headquarters in Buffalo.

The deal, scheduled to close in November, is the second announced this year for Niagara Bancorp, Lockport Savings' parent. In August, Niagara said it would buy Albion (N.Y.) Banc Corp. for $12.4 million.

-- Louis Whiteman

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