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Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR
Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov
Originator-Key-Asymmetric:
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000000000-06-035446
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	UPLOAD
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20060728

FILED FOR:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000910322
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SAVINGS INSTITUTION, FEDERALLY CHARTERED [6035]
		IRS NUMBER:				113170868
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		UPLOAD

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE ASTORIA FEDERAL PLAZA
		CITY:			LAKE SUCCESS
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			11042-1085
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5163273000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE ASTORIA FEDERAL PLAZA
		CITY:			LAKE SUCCESS
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			11042-1085
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