UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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 8, 2011


NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

615 Merrick Avenue, Westbury, New York 11590
 (Address of principal executive offices)

(516) 683-4100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
 (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K

(b) On February 8, 2011, after 42 years of dedicated service, Donald M. Blake notified the Board of Directors of New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) that he would be retiring as a member of the Board of the Company and as a member of the Boards of Directors of its principal subsidiaries, New York Community Bank and New York Commercial Bank, effective immediately.

In recognition of his 25 years as a Trustee of Queens County Savings Bank, the predecessor of New York Community Bank, and his 17 years as a Director, the Board of Directors has invited Mr. Blake to continue his service to the Company as director emeritus, and Mr. Blake has accepted this honor.

Mr. Blake’s retirement is not due to any disagreement with the Company or the Banks or concerns relating to the operations, policies, or practices of either of the Company or the Banks.

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.