SECNY Federal Credit Union opens new branch, operations facility in Camillus

CAMILLUS, N.Y. — SECNY Federal Credit Union has opened a new Fairmount location at 3508 West Genesee St. in the town of Camillus across from the Fairmount Fair shopping center.

In addition to a branch office, SECNY has relocated its mortgage-services department and contact/operations center to this new space, per its Wednesday announcement.

The new location represents the sixth SECNY branch in Central New York. The credit union’s existing branches are located in Baldwinsville, Manlius, North Syracuse, Syracuse (Onondaga Hill), and Skaneateles.

The credit union also has four student-run high-school branches (not open to the public) in LaFayette Junior-Senior High School; Onondaga Central Junior / Senior High School; Jordan-Elbridge High School; and Solvay High School.

All credit-union activities are also supported by an Education and Career Center located in Liverpool, SECNY said.

The plaza that is home to the new Fairmount branch opened in 1964, per the credit union’s website. SECNY is now occupying a space where JPMorgan Chase previously operated, Courtney Fulmer, chief experience officer at SECNY, tells CNYBJ in an email.

This credit union’s newly renovated space has design elements that include a history wall, vintage vault, lounge area, and various graphics throughout, honoring the Gifford family, whose members constructed the building and parts of the surrounding neighborhood.

“We take great pride in preserving the legacy of this building and the ability to share our commitment to Service, Education and Community with local residents, families, schools and businesses!” Fulmer said in a news release.

SECNY held a formal-opening event in July and has additional events planned through September. The “SEC” in SECNY stands for Service, Education, and Community. With its membership area covering Central New York, the credit union is also often referred to as “Serving Everyone in Central New York,” Fulmer says.

SECNY membership is open to anyone living, working, worshipping, and attending school, along with businesses and legal entities in Onondaga, Cayuga, Madison and Oswego counties.

The branch includes a drive-thru teller, 24-hour walk-up ATM, night deposit services, coin machine, and a notary public. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.