alley National Bank Promotes Ira Robbins To First Senior Vice President And Treasurer

Wayne, NJ—Friday, November 20, 2009---Valley National Bank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp (NYSE:VLY), has promoted Ira Robbins to First Senior Vice President and Treasurer.

Mr. Robbins joined Valley National Bank in 1996 as part of the Bank’s Management Associate Program. He is currently responsible for asset and liability management, liquidity management, debt and capital management, strategic planning, budgeting and derivative management.

Mr. Robbins received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance and Economics from Susquehanna University in 1996. He graduated from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking in 2001 and received his Masters of Business Administration Degree in Finance from Pace University in 2005.

“We’re proud of the contributions Ira has made to Valley National Bank over the years,” said Alan Eskow, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “His commitment to our strategic goals and unrivaled work ethic make him an invaluable member of the Bank’s management team.”

Currently, Mr. Robbins is a Board Member of the Congregation of Mount Sinai in Jersey City. He is a member of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants and a member of the American Institute of Public Accountants. He can be reached at 973-686-5418 or by email atirobbins@valleynationalbank.com.

About Valley

Valley National Bancorp is a regional bank holding company with over $14 billion in assets, headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey. Its principal subsidiary, Valley National Bank, currently operates 199 branches in 135 communities serving 14 counties throughout northern and central New Jersey and Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. Valley is the largest commercial bank headquartered in New Jersey. For more information about Valley National Bank and its products and services, please visitwww.valleynationalbank.comor call Customer Service 24/7 at 1-800-522-4100.