Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 21, 2009, Astoria Financial Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release which, among other things, highlights the Company's financial results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as an exhibit to this report.

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.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated October 21, 2009.

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