Empire Bancorp, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter March 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported interest income of $8,078,000 compared to $6,919,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $6,156,000 compared to $6,038,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $560,000 compared to $1,320,000 a year ago. Net income was $508,000 or $0.07 per basic and diluted share compared to $868,000 or $0.12 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.21% compared to 0.44% a year ago. Return on average equity was 3.11% compared to 5.51% a year ago. Book value per share was $8.70 compared to $9.16 a year ago.