[FR Doc 02-29191] 1. Sound Federal Bancorp, Inc., Mamaroneck, New York; Approval of Conversion

Notice is hereby given that on November 12, 2002, the Director, Supervision, Office of Thrift Supervision (``OTS''), or her designee, acting pursuant to delegated authority, approved the application of Sound Federal Savings and Loan Association, Mamaroneck, New York, to convert to the stock form of organization. Copies of the application are