Northeast Community Bancorp (NECB) 8-K Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

Exhibit 16.0

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September 10, 2021

Securities and Exchange Commission

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Washington, D.C. 20549

We have been furnished with a copy of the response to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K for the event that occurred on September 10, 2021, to be filed by our former client, NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. We agree with the statements made in response to that Item insofar as they relate to our Firm.

Very truly yours,

BDO USA, LLP

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