UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12
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TrustCo Bank Corp NY
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The following Material was made available to shareholders on April 19, 2010.
Subsidiary: Trustco Bank
April 18, 2011
Dear Shareholder:
We recently mailed you proxy material in connection with our upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 19, 2011. According to our records, we have not yet received your proxy.
It is very important that your shares be voted, regardless of the number of shares you own.
Please take a moment to VOTE your shares by returning your proxy in the envelope provided. You can also vote by telephone or the internet by following the enclosed instructions.
Our Board of Directors unanimously recommends a “FOR” vote on proposals 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 and “Three Years” for proposal 5.
Please disregard this letter if you already voted your shares. Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Sincerely,
/s/ Robert M. Leonard
Robert M. Leonard
Secretary