YONKERS, N.Y., Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Stephen R. Brown, President & CEO of Hudson Valley Bank, has announced that Michael S. LaSalle has joined Hudson Valley Bank as Vice President and Branch Manager of the bank's Tremont Branch.

Mr. LaSalle will be responsible for the overall management and operations of the branch located at 3130 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY.

An experienced banker with more than 31 years in the financial services industry, Mr. LaSalle started his banking career with Banco Central Hispano, USA, and most recently worked at Capital One Bank, where he was the Vice President and Branch Manager for the White Plains Road Branch in the Bronx.

A native of the Bronx, Mr. LaSalle is active in many community organizations, including the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the White Plains Merchant Association.

"Michael brings to Hudson Valley Bank strong skills in branch banking and relationship building, as well as familiarity in the market. He is a welcome addition to our Bronx team, " Mr. Brown said.

Hudson Valley Bank also has branches at 975 Allerton Avenue, 1250 Waters Place, and 369 East 149(th) Street in the Bronx.

About Hudson Valley Bank: Hudson Valley Bank is a Westchester based Bank with more than $2.9 billion in assets serving the metropolitan area with 36 branches located in Westchester, Rockland, the Bronx, Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York and Fairfield County and New Haven County in Connecticut. Hudson Valley specializes in providing a full range of financial services to businesses, professional service firms, not-for-profit organizations and individuals; and provides investment management services through a subsidiary, A. R. Schmeidler & Co., Inc. Hudson Valley Holding Corp. is the parent company of Hudson Valley Bank and its common stock is traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "HVB" and is included in the Russell 3000® Index. Additional information on Hudson Valley Bank can be obtained on their web site at www.hudsonvalleybank.com.

SOURCE Hudson Valley Bank