North Fork to Present at Upcoming Financial Services Conference

    Business Editors/Banking Writers

    MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 25, 2005--North Fork Bancorporation, Inc. (NYSE: NFB) will be presenting at the Smith Barney Citigroup Financial Services Conference in New York City on Wednesday, January 26 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).
    Smith Barney has established a Live and Archived Webcast for interested parties to listen to and view the North Fork presentation. The webcast can be accessed by visiting North Fork's website at http://www.northforkbank.com and clicking on Smith Barney Citigroup Conference - January 26, 2005. A printable version of the presentation slideshow will also be available on the North Fork website.

--30--JC/ny*

CONTACT: North Fork Bancorporation, Inc. Daniel M. Healy, 631-844-1258

KEYWORD: NEW YORK INDUSTRY KEYWORD: BANKING CONFERENCE CALLS SOURCE: North Fork Bancorporation, Inc.

Copyright Business Wire 2005