UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date: May 3, 2010
Accession Number: 0000950123-10-032451
Submission Type: 485APOS
CIK: 0000884525
Company Name: JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE CO OF NEW YORK SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
File Number: 333-146590
REFERENCED SERIES/CLASSES (CONTRACTS)
Series ID
Class/Contract Name
S000002860 JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE CO OF NEW YORK SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
C000056588 Venture Opportunity A Share