June 2, 1994
GENERAL NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND, INC.
Supplement to Statement of Additional Information
Dated January 24, 1994
The following information supplements and should be read in
conjunction with the section of the Fund's Statement of
Additional Information entitled "Shareholder Services":
Dreyfus Dividend ACH. Dreyfus Dividend ACH permits a
shareholder to transfer electronically their dividends or
dividends and capital gains, if any, from the Fund to a
designated bank account. Only an account maintained at a
domestic financial institution which is an Automated Clearing
House member may be so designated. Banks may charge a fee for
this service. For more information concerning Dreyfus Dividend
ACH, or to request a Dividend Options form, please call toll free
1-800-645-6561. You may cancel this privilege by mailing written
notification to The Dreyfus Family of Funds, P.O. Box 9671,
Providence, Rhode Island 02940-9671. Enrollment or cancellation
is effective three business days following receipt. This
privilege is available only for existing accounts. The Fund may
modify or terminate this privilege at any time or charge a
service fee. No such fee is currently contemplated.
