X0303 4 2008-11-21 0 0000910073 NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP INC NYB 0001215091 CANGEMI THOMAS R 615 MERRICK AVENUE WESTBURY NY 11590 0 1 0 0 Sr. EVP & CFO Common Stock 2008-11-21 4 S 0 307700 10.7711 D 408931 D Common Stock 38000 I By Stock Award II Common Stock 16000 I By Stock Award Common Stock 1941 I By Spouse Common Stock 58394 I By IRA Common Stock 30792 I By ESOP Common Stock 82644 I By 401(k) Represents the sale of shares of common stock pledged as collateral against a margin loan and sold to reduce the amount of the margin loan and the risk of a margin call. Mr. Cangemi continues to beneficially own, or have rights under various plans to, 636,702 shares of the Company's common stock, including shares that remain pledged to secure $1.79 million of margin indebtedness. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $10.50 to $11.25, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to New York Community Bancorp, Inc., any security holder of New York Community Bancorp, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote. All shares held directly are held jointly with Mr. Cangemi's wife. Stock Awards granted pursuant to the New York Community Bancorp, Inc. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan vest in five equal annual installments commencing on April 4, 2009. Stock Awards granted pursuant to the New York Community Bancorp, Inc. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan will vest on April 2, 2009. By: /s/ Ilene A. Angarola, Power of Attorney 2008-11-25