united states

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): June 1, 2014

Astoria Financial Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-11967	11-3170868
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

ONE ASTORIA FEDERAL PLAZA, LAKE SUCCESS, NEW YORK 11042-1085

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (516) 327-3000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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:

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

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

Effective as of June 1, 2014, Astoria Financial Corporation’s (the “Company’s”) wholly owned subsidiary, Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Association, has amended its corporate charter to change its name to Astoria Bank. Astoria Bank remains a federal savings association regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. This change is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. A copy of the press release announcing this change, dated June 1, 2014, is attached as an exhibit to this report.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1       Press release dated June 1, 2014.

signature

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

ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
By:	/s/ Theodore S. Ayvas
	Theodore S. Ayvas Vice President and Director of Investor Relations

Dated: June 2, 2014

EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press release dated June 1, 2014.