UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date: June 1, 2010 1:35 P.M.
Form: N-4
CIK: 0000884525
Company Name: JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE CO OF NEW YORK SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
File Number: 333-164954
REFERENCED SERIES/CLASSES (CONTRACTS)
Series ID
Class/Contract Name
S000002860 JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE CO OF NEW YORK SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
C000088468 AnnuityNote Portfolios C Share