X0202 4 2005-02-28 0 0000009626 BANK OF NEW YORK CO INC BK 0001209494 VELLI JOSEPH M ONE WALL STREET NEW YORK NY 10286 0 1 0 0 SEVP of The Bank of New York Common Stock (Par Value $7.50) 2005-02-28 4 F 0 17860.00 30.25 D 985734.97 D Common Stock (Par Value $7.50) 1135.49 I Held by Spouse Reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities. Includes 7.6242 shares purchased through Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Joseph M. Velli 2005-03-01