8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 23, 2008

NEW YORK MORTGAGE TRUST, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland	001-32216	47-0934168
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

52 Vanderbilt Avenue, Suite 403

New York, New York 10017

(Address and zip code of

principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 792-0107

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On December 29, 2008, New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors declared on December 23, 2008 a cash dividend of $0.10 per share on shares of its common stock for the quarter ended December 31, 2008.  The dividend is payable on January 26, 2009 to common stockholders of record on January 7, 2009.  In addition, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.50 per share on shares of its Series A Cumulative Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) for the 2008 fourth quarter in accordance with the terms of the Series A Preferred Stock.  The dividend is payable on January 30, 2009 to stockholders of record on December 31, 2008.  A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release dated December 29, 2008.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	NEW YORK MORTGAGE TRUST, INC.
	(Registrant)
Date: December 29, 2008	By: /s/ Steven R. Mumma
	Steven R. Mumma
	Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Press Release dated December 29, 2008.

EX-99.1

New York Mortgage Trust Declares

Fourth Quarter 2008 Common Stock Dividend of $0.10 Per Share

NEW YORK, NY – December 29, 2008 - New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: NYMT) announced today that its Board of Directors declared December 23, 2008 a cash dividend of $0.10 per share on shares of its common stock for the quarter ended December 31, 2008.  The dividend is payable on January 26, 2009, to common stockholders of record as of January 7, 2009.

In addition, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.50 per share on shares of its Series A Preferred Stock for the 2008 fourth quarter in accordance with the terms of the Series A Preferred Stock.  The dividend will be payable on January 30, 2009 to stockholders of record on December 31, 2008.

About New York Mortgage Trust

New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. is a self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT) in the business of investing in and managing a portfolio of Agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS), prime credit quality residential adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) loans and non-agency mortgage-backed securities. As a REIT, the Company is not subject to federal income tax, provided that it distributes at least 90% of its REIT income to stockholders.

For Further Information

AT THE COMPANY	AT FINANCIAL RELATIONS BOARD
Steven R. Mumma, Co-CEO, President,	Joe Calabrese (General) 212-827-3772
Chief Financial Officer	Scott Eckstein (Analysts) 212-827-3766
Phone: 212-792-0107
Email: smumma@nymtrust.com

Certain statements contained in this press release may be deemed to be forward-looking statements that predict or describe future events or trends. The matters described in these forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other unpredictable factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. The Company faces many risks that could cause its actual performance to differ materially from the results predicted by its forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, changes in business conditions and the general economy, a rise in interest rates or an unfavorable change in prepayment rates may cause a decline in the market value of the Company's assets, borrowings to finance the purchase of assets may not be available on favorable terms, the Company may not be able to maintain its qualification as a REIT for federal tax purposes, the Company may be exposed to the risks associated with investing in mortgage loans, including changes in loan delinquencies, and the Company's hedging strategies may not be effective. The reports that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission contain a more detailed description of these and many other risks to which the Company is subject. Because of those risks, the Company's actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from the results, performance or achievements contemplated by its forward- looking statements. The information set forth in this news release represents management's current expectations and intentions. The Company assumes no responsibility to issue updates to the forward-looking matters discussed in this press release.