The Bank of New York Company, Inc. Amends Time for Fourth Quarter 2005 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

The presentation will include information about the Company'sbusinesses and recent financial performance and may includeforward-looking statements. It will be accessible from the Company'swebsite at www.bankofny.com/earnings and also by telephone at (888)677-2456 within the United States or (517) 623-4161 internationally.The passcode is "The Bank of New York." A recorded replay of thepresentation will be available on the Company's website and bytelephone at (866) 515-1614 within the United States or (203) 369-2024internationally, after the presentation's conclusion.

The Bank of New York Company, Inc. (NYSE: BK) is a global leaderin providing a comprehensive array of services that enableinstitutions and individuals to move and manage their financial assetsin more than 100 markets worldwide. The Company has a long traditionof collaborating with clients to deliver innovative solutions throughits core competencies: securities servicing, treasury management,investment management, and individual & regional banking services. TheCompany's extensive global client base includes a broad range ofleading financial institutions, corporations, government entities,endowments and foundations. Its principal subsidiary, The Bank of NewYork, founded in 1784, is the oldest bank in the United States and hasconsistently played a prominent role in the evolution of financialmarkets worldwide. Additional information is available atwww.bankofny.com.