form8k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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):  November 18, 2008

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:

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

 
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TrustCo Bank Corp NY

Item 8.01.
Other Events

A press release was issued on November 18, 2008 declaring a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share, payable January 2, 2009, to the shareholders of record at the close of business on December 5, 2008.  Robert J. McCormick President and CEO and existing Board member was also appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2009. Robert A. McCormick indicated his intention to resign as Chairman of the Board effective that date and to remain a member of the Board thereafter. 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 November 18, 2008.

 
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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.


Date:  November 18, 2008

 
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
  
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Press release dated November 18, 2008.
  
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