8-K

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): November 6, 2006

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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

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ITEMS 1 THROUGH 7  NOT APPLICABLE.

Item 8.01.     Other Events.

          On November 6, 2006, Astoria Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) issued a press release stating that, on November 16, 2006, it is scheduled to participate in an investor conference in  Naples, Florida, sponsored by Sandler O’Neill & Partners, LP, 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 November 6, 2006.

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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/ Peter J. Cunningham
	Peter J. Cunningham
	First Vice President and
	Director of Investor Relations

Dated:  November 6, 2006

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press release dated November 6, 2006.

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Astoria Financial Corporation to Present at Sandler O’Neill Financial Services Conference

          LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Astoria Financial Corporation (NYSE: AF), announced that it will participate in the 2006 Financial Services Conference sponsored by Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. on Thursday, November 16, 2006.  Astoria’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Monte N. Redman, will be presenting at the conference, Session 1, at 8:55 a.m. Eastern Time.

          A simultaneous webcast of Mr. Redman’s presentation, including the slide presentation and any follow-up questions and answers, will be available and archived on the Company’s website, www.astoriafederal.com through Friday, November 24, 2006.  Live audio access to Astoria’s presentation is also available through a direct dial in to (877) 711-4415.

          Astoria Financial Corporation, the holding company for Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Association, with assets of $21.6 billion is the fifth largest thrift institution in the United States.  Established in 1888, Astoria Federal is the largest thrift depository headquartered in New York with deposits of $13.2 billion and embraces its philosophy of Putting people first by providing the customers and local communities it serves with quality financial products and services through 86 convenient banking office locations and multiple delivery channels, including its enhanced website, www.astoriafederal.com. Astoria Federal commands the fourth largest deposit market share in the attractive Long Island market, which includes Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties with a population exceeding that of 38 individual states.  Astoria Federal originates mortgage loans through its banking offices and loan production offices in New York, an extensive broker network covering twenty-four states, primarily the East Coast, and the District of Columbia, and through correspondent relationships covering forty- four states and the District of Columbia.

          The webcast and slide presentation referenced in this news release may contain a number of forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  These statements may be identified by the use of such words as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “would” and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions.

          Forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions and analyses made by us in light of management’s experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors (many of which are beyond our control) that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  These factors include, without limitation, the following:  the timing and occurrence or non- occurrence of events may be subject to circumstances beyond our control; there may be increases in competitive pressure among financial institutions or from non-financial institutions; changes in the interest rate environment may reduce interest margins; changes in deposit flows, loan demand or real estate values may adversely affect our business; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines may cause our financial condition to be perceived differently; general economic conditions, either nationally or locally in some or all other areas in which we do business, or conditions in the securities markets or the banking industry may be less favorable than we currently anticipate; legislation or regulatory changes may adversely affect our business; applicable technological changes may be more difficult or expensive than we anticipate; success or consummation of new business initiatives may be more difficult or expensive than we anticipate; or litigation or matters before regulatory agencies, whether currently existing or commencing in the future, may delay the occurrence or non-occurrence of events longer than we anticipate.  We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document.

SOURCE  Astoria Financial Corporation
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          /CONTACT:  Peter J. Cunningham, First Vice President, Investor Relations, +1-516-327-7877, ir@astoriafederal.com/
          /Company News On-Call:  http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/104529.html/
          /Web site:  http://www.astoriafederal.com
                            http://ir.astoriafederal.com /
          (AF)