united states

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 27, 2017

Astoria Financial Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-11967	11-3170868
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

ONE ASTORIA BANK PLAZA, LAKE SUCCESS, NEW YORK 11042-1085

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (516) 327-3000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

Astoria announced in its press release dated January 27, 2017 that that effective March 31, 2017, Gerard C. Keegan, Vice Chairman, Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Astoria Financial Corporation and Astoria Bank will be retiring as an Executive Officer of both organizations. Mr. Keegan will continue to serve as a Director on the Boards of both Astoria and the Bank.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

The following Exhibit is filed as part of this report:

Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated January 27, 2017.

signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
By:	/s/ Theodore S. Ayvas
	Theodore S. Ayvas
	Vice President and Director of Investor Relations

Dated: January 27, 2017

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press release dated January 27, 2017.

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