Islandia, NY; September 1, 2011 - With so many remaining without power in Hurricane Irene's aftermath, Long Island's Gold Coast Bank is empowering members of the tri-state area community, businesses and entrepreneurs alike to take advantage of its Wi-Fi and conference room amenities, both of which are available FREE OF CHARGE for bank members and non-members living anywhere within the metropolitan area. While its three branch locations in Huntington, Setauket and Islandia have always offered free internet and conference room usage among today's businesses and community groups at large as part of its ongoing neighborhood support initiatives, Gold Coast Bank is encouraging people impaired by the Hurricane Irene's aftermath to take advantage of its free internet and conference room space accommodations. "As a community bank, Gold Coast Bank is dedicated to showing its unity and support for the community it serves," says Gold Coast Bank President Joseph Perri. "We realize that there are an enormous amount of people out there who remain without power and are faced with having to get their lives and businesses back to normal during today's fast paced world without such essential communications as email, Internet and phone. Gold Coast Bank is happy serve as a resource and support system for individuals struggling with getting their day-to-day personal and business needs met while they await restoration of power." Gold Coast Bank's free Wi-Fi and conference space is available by reservation on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations can be made by contacting 631.233.8600 or emailing info@gcbny.com. About Gold Coast Bank Headquartered in Islandia with individual branches located in Huntington and Setauket, Gold Coast Bank is a New York State chartered bank whose popularity and sterling reputation stems from the strong, long-term relationships it has cultivated among its large and diverse customer base. A member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and one of Long Island's financially strongest denovo banks, Gold Coast Bank has more than $100 million in assets and prides itself on providing businesses and individuals with quality lending and banking services. Fulfilling a unique niche within the Long Island commercial banking sector, Gold Coast Bank delivers specialty lending capabilities in a variety of areas that include real estate, equipment finance, and lines of credit for privately owned businesses. For more information about Gold Coast Bank, please visit www.gcbny.com. # # #