CRANBURY, N.J., April 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 1^ST Constitution Bancorp (Nasdaq: FCCY), the parent company of 1^ST Constitution Bank, announced that the merger of New Jersey Community Bank (formerly OTC PINK: NJCB) with and into 1^ST Constitution Bank closed effective as of 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 11, 2018.

1^ST Constitution Bank will now operate 20 branch banking offices in Central New Jersey, primarily in Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Somerset Counties, including seven offices located in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Robert F. Mangano, President and Chief Executive Officer of 1^ST Constitution, said, “We are very excited about the expected benefits of the merger for our customers and shareholders. The expansion of our presence in Monmouth County should provide additional lending and deposit gathering opportunities for us. We also believe that the merger will enable us to better serve our combined customer base and create long term value for our shareholders.”

About 1^ST Constitution Bancorp

1^ST Constitution Bancorp, through its primary subsidiary, 1^ST Constitution Bank, has approximately $1.1 billion of assets and operates 20 branch banking offices in Cranbury (2), Fort Lee, Hamilton, Hightstown, Hillsborough, Hopewell, Jamesburg, Lawrenceville, Perth Amboy, Plainsboro, Rocky Hill, Princeton, Rumson, Fair Haven, Shrewsbury, Little Silver and Asbury Park, New Jersey.

1^ST Constitution Bancorp is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the trading symbol “FCCY” and information about 1^ST Constitution Bancorp can be accessed through the Internet at www.1STCONSTITUTION.com.