BROOKLYN, NY--(Marketwire - Nov 23, 2011) - Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: [ DCOM ]) (the "Company"), the parent company of The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh ("Dime"), announced that its President and Chief Operating Officer Michael P. Devine will participate in the FBR 2011 Fall Investor Conference to be held in New York City on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. Mr. Devine's investor presentation will commence at 3:50 pm Eastern Time, and will provide an overview of the Company's competitive strengths and business initiatives.

A live audio webcast of Mr. Devine's presentation, together with the accompanying presentation slides will be available through the Investor Relations section of the Company's web site address [ www.dime.com ]. A replay of this webcast (both the audio and presentation slides), will be available at the Company's web site commencing shortly after its completion and expiring on February 27, 2012.

ABOUT DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES
The Company (NASDAQ: [ DCOM ]) had $4.04 billion in consolidated assets as of September 30, 2011, and is the parent company of Dime. Dime was founded in 1864, is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, and currently has twenty-six branches located throughout Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Nassau County, New York. More information on the Company and Dime can be found on the Dime's Internet website at [ www.dime.com ].