Bank opens doors in close culture. (new Victory State Bank in Staten Island, NY)

Staten Island's Victory State Bank pursues commercial customers

The city's first new bank in seven years is now open on Staten Island. The new financial institution is the only bank in the borough focusing solely on business customers.

Victory State Bank officials intend to cater to the needs of Staten Island's insular business community, which is dominated by home builders and retailers. They're offering immediate clearance of checks and quick decisions on loans.

Victory officials say local businesses need an alternative to the major Manhattan bank branc