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

Northfield Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

United States		1-33732		42-1572539
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File No.)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1410 St. Georges Avenue, Avenel, New Jersey		07001
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (732) 499-7200

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 27, 2011, Northfield Bancorp, Inc. issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2010, and the declaration of a $0.05 per common share cash dividend payable on February 23, 2011, to stockholders of record as of February 9, 2011. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this report.

The press release attached as an exhibit to this Current Report pursuant to this Item 2.02 is being furnished to, and not filed with, the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

	(a)		Not Applicable.
	(b)		Not Applicable.
	(c)		Not Applicable.
	(d)		Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Exhibit
99		Press release dated January 27, 2011

SIGNATURES

     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.