Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On February 27, 2013, New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that its 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on June 6th, with a record date of April 9, 2013. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Attached as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release issued by the Company on February 27, 2013 to announce the date of its 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

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