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): February 27, 2007
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NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-31565 06-1377322
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(State or other jurisdiction of Commission File Number (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
615 Merrick Avenue, Westbury, New York 11590
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(516) 683-4100
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
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(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:
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Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;
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APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF
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CERTAIN OFFICERS
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(a) - (c) Not applicable.
(d) On February 27, 2007, the Board of Directors of New York Community
Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") elected Hanif "Wally" Dahya to the
Company's Board of Directors, as well as to the Boards of
Directors of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries, New York
Community Bank and New York Commercial Bank, effective March 2,
2007. Mr. Dahya is expected to serve on the Investment Committees
of each of the boards. Mr. Dahya will receive the customary annual
retainer, fees, and benefits for his service on the Boards of
Directors and the committees thereof. Mr. Dahya will also be
eligible to participate in the New York Community Bank 1993
Directors' Deferred Fee Stock Unit Plan, the New York Community
Bank Outside Directors' Consultation and Retirement Plan, and the
Company's stock option and incentive plans. A copy of the press
release announcing Mr. Dahya's election to the Boards of Directors
is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
(e) Not applicable.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER EXHIBITS
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(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired: Not applicable
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information: Not applicable
(c) Shell Company Transactions: Not applicable
(d) Exhibits
Number Description
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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated March 1, 2007
SIGNATURE
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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.
Date: March 5, 2007 NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
/s/ Ilene A. Angarola
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Ilene A. Angarola
First Senior Vice President
and Director, Investor Relations
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit 99.1 Press release issued on March 1, 2007.