Item 8.01. Other Events.

On May 1, 2009, Astoria Financial Corporation issued a press release stating that, on May 6, 2009, it is scheduled to participate in an investor conference in London, England, sponsored by Barclays Capital, which will be simultaneously webcast and available on Astoria Financial Corporation's website, www.astoriafederal.com.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

The following Exhibit is filed as part of this report:

Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated May 1, 2009.

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