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0001202056
XXXXXXXX
LIVE
0000923139
FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORP
001-33013
220 RXR PLAZA
UNIONDALE
NY
11556
718-961-5400
BUONAIUTO THOMAS
Officer
Common Stock
Charles Schwab & Co
3000 Schwab Way
WestlakE
TX
76262
6800
87448.00
33776688
03/12/2025
NASDAQ
Commo n Stock
10/11/2017
Open Market Purchase
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Common Stock
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Issuer
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Services Rendered
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