X0303 4 2011-03-24 0 0000093451 STERLING BANCORP STL 0001237429 FERRER FERNANDO 650 FIFTH AVENUE 4TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10019 1 0 0 0 Restricted Common Stock 2011-03-24 4 A 0 2500 9.71 A 10657 D Issued pursuant to the Sterling Bancorp Stock Incentive Plan. The shares will vest 25%, 25%, 25% and 25% on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date, subject to accelerated vesting upon death, disability and change in control. The restricted shares are not transferable until vested. Fernando Ferrer 2011-03-24