President’s Report

August 18, 2016

Dividend Announcement

FHLBNY Declares a 4.75% Dividend for the Second Quarter of 2016

I am pleased to announce that, on August 18, 2016, your Board of Directors approved a dividend for the second quarter of 2016 of 4.75% (annualized). The dollar amount of the dividend will be approximately $65.4 million. The cash dividend will be distributed on August 19, 2016.

Providing a fair and consistent dividend is a reflection of both the strength of our cooperative and our role as a reliable and stable partner for our members.

We filed our Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2016 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 11, 2016.

Sincerely,

José R. González
President and Chief Executive Officer

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