Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 21, 2009, Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company"), the holding company for Hudson City Savings Bank, issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report. Item 9. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
No financial statements are required to be filed as part of this Report. The following exhibits are filed as part of this Report:

Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release dated January 21, 2009 by Hudson City Bancorp, Inc., announcing financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2008.

The information provided pursuant hereto shall not be deemed incorporated by reference by any general statement incorporating by reference this Form 8-K into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not otherwise be deemed filed under such Acts.

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