UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549




FORM 8-K


Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934



Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 10, 2013

AMBASE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware
1-07265
95-2962743
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employment Identification Number)



100 PUTNAM GREEN, GREENWICH, CT  06830-6027
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)


(203) 532-2000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Item 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS

AmBase Corporation ("AmBase" or the "Company") announced the passing of Salvatore Trani, a Director of the Company since 2006.  Mr. Trani served as Chairman of the Company's Personnel Committee and a member of the Company's Accounting and Audit Committee.

Mr. Trani had been up for re-election in connection with the Company's June 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, but as a result of the circumstances, there will be no director election as part of the Company's June 6, 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.  The Board will be considering alternatives to the Board seat vacated.

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.

 
AMBASE CORPORATION
 
 
 
 
 
By /s/ John Ferrara                                                                                    
 
John Ferrara
 
Vice President & Chief Executive Officer and Controller
 
AmBase Corporation
 
Date:  May 10, 2013