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The semi-annual report for Dreyfus High Yield Strategies Fund (NYSE.
DHF) for the semi-annual period ended September 30, 2009 has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form N-CSR. A hard copy of the report is mailed to shareholders of record and a copy of the report is also available at www.dreyfus.com : and can be accessed at: www.dreyfus.com/closedendreports.htm : .

Upon request, shareholders may also obtain a hard copy of the report free of charge by calling 1-800-334-6899.



For Press Inquiries:The Dreyfus CorporationPatrice M.

Kozlowski(212) 922-6030orFor Other Inquiries:MBSC
Securities CorporationThe National Marketing Desk200 Park

AvenueNew York, New York 101661-800-334-6899