8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 13 OR 11(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported):  January 14, 2013

TrustCo Bank Corp NY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

NEW YORK	0-10592	14-1630287
State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization	Commission File No.	I.R.S. Employer Identification Number

5 SARNOWSKI DRIVE, GLENVILLE, NEW YORK 12302

(Address of principal executive offices)

(518) 377-3311

(Registrant’s Telephone Number,

Including Area Code)

NOT APPLICABLE

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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TrustCo Bank Corp NY

Item 8.01. Other Events

A press release was issued on January 14, 2013 announcing that TrustCo Bank Corp NY would be releasing fourth quarter 2012 financial results on January 22, 2013 and holding a conference call to discuss the results on January 23, 2013.

Attached is a copy of the press release labeled as Exhibit 99(a).

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

Reg S-K Exhibit No. Description

99(a) Press release dated January 14, 2013 announcing that TrustCo Bank Corp NY would be releasing fourth quarter 2012 financial results on January 22, 2013 and holding a conference call to discuss the results on January 23, 2013.

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: January 14, 2013
	TrustCo Bank Corp NY
	(Registrant)
	By:	/s/ Robert T. Cushing
		Robert T. Cushing
		Executive Vice President and
		Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibits Index

The following exhibits are filed herewith:

Reg S-K Exhibit No.	Description	Page
99(a)	Press release dated January 14, 2013 announcing that TrustCo Bank Corp NY would be releasing fourth quarter 2012 financial results on January 22, 2013 and holding a conference call to discuss the results on January 23, 2013.	5

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EX-99.A

Exhibit 99(a)

		News Release
5 Sarnowski Drive, Glenville, New York, 12302
Subsidiary:  Trustco Bank		NASDAQ -- TRST
Contact:	Kevin T. Timmons
	Vice President/Treasurer
	(518) 381-3607

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

TrustCo to Release Fourth Quarter

Results on January 22, 2013;

Conference Call on January 23, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Glenville, New York – January 14, 2013

TrustCo Bank Corp NY (TrustCo, Nasdaq: TRST) today announced that it will release fourth quarter results after the market close on January 22, 2013.  Results are released on the 21st of the reporting months (January, April, July and October), or on the next day that equity markets are open if the 21st falls on a weekend or holiday.  A conference call to discuss the results will be held at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on January 23, 2013.  Those wishing to participate in the call may dial toll-free 1-888-317-6016.  International callers must dial + 1-412-317-6016.   A replay of the call will be available until April 24, 2013 by dialing 1-877-344-7529 (1-412-317-0088 for international callers), Conference Number 10023478.

The call will also be audio webcast at: http://services.choruscall.com/links/trst130123.html, and will be available until January 23, 2014.  The earnings press release will be posted on the Company’s Investor Relations website at: http://www.snl.com/irweblinkx/corporateprofile.aspx?iid=100465.  Other information, including the Company’s most recent annual report, proxy statement and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission can also be found at this website.TrustCo Bank Corp is a $4.4 billion savings and loan holding company and through its subsidiary, Trustco Bank, operates 138 offices in New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Florida.  For more information, visit www.trustcobank.com.

In addition, the Bank’s Financial Services Department offers a full range of investment services, retirement planning and trust and estate administration services.

The common shares of TrustCo are traded on The NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol TRST.