UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549
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                                    Form 10-Q

               QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
                       THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

              For the quarter ended Commission File Number 0-10592
                               September 30, 1997

                              TRUSTCO BANK CORP NY
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

       NEW YORK                                              14-1630287
    (State or other jurisdiction of                       (I.R.S. Employer
     incorporation or organization)                        Identification No.)
                            
                  320 STATE STREET, SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK 12305
               (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

       Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (518) 377-3311

               Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of
                                    the Act:

                                                         Name of exchange on
         Title of each class                               which registered
                   None                                           None

               Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of
                                    the Act:

                                (Title of class)
                                     Common

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1)has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d)of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
  the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
    required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
               requirements for the past 90 days. Yes.(x) No.( )

  Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
                common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
                                                 Number of Shares Outstanding
      Class of Common Stock                        as of October 31, 1997  
     ---------------------------                  ---------------------
           $1 Par Value                                  23,422,929

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                              TrustCo Bank Corp NY

                                      INDEX



Part I.       FINANCIAL INFORMATION                               PAGE NO.

Item 1.      Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited):                  1
             Consolidated Statements of Income for the
             Three Months and Nine Months Ended
             September 30, 1997 and 1996

             Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition             2
             as of September 30, 1997 and December 31,
             1996

             Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the              3 - 4
             Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997 and
             1996

             Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial                    5 - 6
             Statements

             Independent Auditors' Report                               7

Item 2.      Management's Discussion and Analysis                       8 - 17


Part II.     OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.      Legal Proceedings -- None
Item 2.      Changes in Securities -- None
Item 3.      Defaults Upon Senior Securities --None
Item 4.      Submissions of Matters to Vote of Security
                    Holders -- None
Item 5.      Other Information -- None



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  Item 6.        Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

  (a)     Exhibits

  Reg S-K (Item 601)
  Exhibit No.       Description                                        Page No.
  ---------       --------------------------------                     --------
  10(a)           Amendment No. 1 to Restatement of Trustco               20
                  Bank Executive Officer Incentive Plan dated
                  October 21, 1997 is filed herewith


  (b)   Reports on Form 8-K
  Filing of Form 8-K on August 19, 1997, of press release  announcing  quarterly
  dividend, payable October 1, 1997, and the issuance of a 15% stock split to be
  distributed November 14, 1997, incorporated herein by reference.

  Filing of Form 8-K on October 22, 1997, of two press releases  detailing third
  quarter 1997 results, incorporated herein by reference.




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                                                    TRUSTCO BANK CORP NY
                                           Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
                                                    (Dollars in Thousands)


                                                                  3 Months Ended                     9 Months Ended
                                                                     Sept 30                             Sept 30
                                                                 1997        1996                   1997         1996
   Interest income:
                                                                                                       
    Interest and fees on loans                                $ 27,541       26,642                 81,441       80,315
    Interest on U. S. Treasuries and agencies                    6,685        6,840                 21,710       23,990
    Interest on states and political                 
     subdivisions                                                1,482        1,117                  4,096        3,000
    Interest on mortgage-backed securities                       3,141          595                  6,919        3,029
    Other                                                          437          498                  1,301        1,675
    Interest on federal funds sold                               4,360        5,898                 12,937       12,911
                                                       ----------------  -----------       ----------------  -----------
                                                     
       Total interest income                                    43,646       41,590                128,404      124,920
                                                       ----------------  -----------       ----------------  -----------
                                                     
   Interest expense:                                 
    Interest on deposits:                            
     Interest-bearing checking                                     910          908                  2,694        2,701
     Savings                                                     5,734        5,845                 16,985       17,278
     Money market deposit accounts                                 433          523                  1,310        1,535
     Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more                 1,531        1,216                  4,268        3,711
     Other time                                                 11,997       10,887                 34,923       32,991
    Interest on short-term borrowings                            1,429        1,406                  4,119        3,236
                                                       ----------------  -----------       ----------------  -----------
                                                     
      Total interest expense                                    22,034       20,785                 64,299       61,452
                                                       ----------------  -----------       ----------------  -----------
                                                     
      Net interest income                                       21,612       20,805                 64,105       63,468
   Provision for loan losses                                     1,345          943                  3,740        4,907
                                                       ----------------  -----------       ----------------  -----------
                                                     
      Net interest income after provision            
       for loan losses                                          20,267       19,862                 60,365       58,561
                                                       ----------------  -----------       ----------------  -----------
                                                     
   Noninterest income:                               
    Trust department income                                      1,657        1,391                  4,927        4,179
    Fees for other services to customers                         1,970        1,707                  5,652        5,162
    Net loss on securities available for sale                      (19)      (1,291)                  (809)      (4,342)
    Other                                                          718          602                  1,901        1,562
                                                       ----------------  -----------       ----------------  -----------
                                                     
     Total noninterest income                                    4,326        2,409                 11,671        6,561
                                                       ----------------  -----------       ----------------  -----------
                                                     
   Noninterest expenses:                             
    Salaries and employee benefits                               5,669        5,333                 17,166       15,951
    Net occupancy expense                                        1,530          970                  3,832        3,200
    Equipment expense                                              881          780                  2,932        2,439
    FDIC insurance expense                                          62          ---                    185            2
    Professional services                                          675        1,053                  2,743        2,716
    Other real estate expenses                                       9           69                    304          434
    Other                                                        2,285        2,043                  6,740        6,627
                                                       ----------------  -----------       ----------------  -----------
                                                     
     Total noninterest expenses                                 11,111       10,248                 33,902       31,369
                                                       ----------------  -----------       ----------------  -----------
                                                     
      Income before taxes                                       13,482       12,023                 38,134       33,753
   Applicable income taxes                                       4,999        4,556                 14,205       12,688
                                                       ----------------  -----------       ----------------  -----------
                                                     
       Net income                                             $  8,483        7,467                 23,929       21,065
                                                       ================  ===========       ================  ===========
                                                     
                                                     
*  Earnings per Common Share:                        
                                                     
       Net income                                             $   0.35         0.31                   0.98         0.87
                                                       ================  ===========       ================  ===========
                                                                           
                                                                                                   
* Average equivalent shares outstanding (000s omitted)          24,576       24,179                 24,437       24,113
                                                       ================  ===========       ================  ===========

* Share data has been adjusted for the 15% stock split declared August, 1997.


   See accompanying notes to consolidated interim financial statements.


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                                                TRUSTCO BANK CORP NY
                                    Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
                                               (Dollars in Thousands)

                                      

                                                              09/30/97                 12/31/96
                                                             (Unaudited)                           
  ASSETS:
 
                                                                                        
 Cash and due from banks                               $             40,807                   45,779
                                                        
 Federal funds sold                                                 316,000                  310,000
                                                          ------------------       ------------------
                                                        
   Total cash and cash equivalents                                  356,807                  355,779
                                                        
 Securities available for sale:                         
  U. S. Treasuries and agencies                                     319,046                  406,933
  States and political subdivisions                                 113,082                   96,918
  Mortgage-backed securities                                        191,821                   76,493
  Other                                                              41,336                   38,326
                                                          ------------------       ------------------
                                                        
   Total securities available for sale                              665,285                  618,670
                                                          ------------------       ------------------
                                                        
 Loans:                                                 
  Commercial                                                        197,587                  223,116
  Residential mortgage loans                                        876,543                  803,128
  Home equity line of credit                                        175,688                  183,832
  Installment loans                                                  30,344                   33,259
                                                          ------------------       ------------------
                                                        
   Total loans                                                    1,280,162                1,243,335
                                                          ------------------       ------------------
 Less:                                                  
  Allowance for loan losses                                          52,684                   51,561
  Unearned income                                                     1,340                    1,453
                                                          ------------------       ------------------
                                                        
  Net loans                                                       1,226,138                1,190,321
                                                        
 Bank premises and equipment                                         22,564                   23,098
 Real estate owned                                                   10,073                    6,518
 Other assets                                                        63,632                   67,394
                                                          ------------------       ------------------
                                                        
    Total assets                                       $          2,344,499                2,261,780
                                                          ==================       ==================
                                                        
  LIABILITIES:                                          
                                                        
 Deposits:                                              
  Demand                                               $            128,710                  123,553
  Interest-bearing checking                                         230,722                  236,264
  Savings accounts                                                  654,586                  661,915
  Money market deposit accounts                                      58,016                   61,131
  Certificates of deposit (in denominations of              
  $100,000 or more)                                                 107,857                   89,793
  Other time                                                        819,357                  780,490
                                                          ------------------       ------------------
                                              
   Total deposits                                                 1,999,248                1,953,146
                                              
 Short-term borrowings                                              129,198                  111,662
 Accrued expenses and other liabilities                              40,691                   34,572
                                                          ------------------       ------------------
                                              
   Total liabilities                                              2,169,137                2,099,380
                                                          ------------------       ------------------
                                              
  SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:                       
                                              
 Capital stock par value $1;50,000,000 shares authorized      
   September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996,
   and 21,027,889 and 20,959,376 shares issued 
   September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996, respectively            21,028                   20,959
 Surplus                                                            114,950                  114,228
 Undivided profits                                                   30,326                   23,221
 Net unrealized gain on securities available for sale                12,442                    5,239
 Treasury stock at cost - 658,180 and 571,142 shares at    
   September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996, respectively            (3,384)                  (1,247)
                                                          ------------------      -------------------
                                                           
   Total shareholders' equity                                       175,362                  162,400
                                                          ------------------      -------------------
                                                           
   Total liabilities and shareholders' equity                 $   2,344,499                2,261,780
                                                          ==================      ===================
                                                                                            
 See accompanying notes to consolidated interim financial statements.                                

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                                  TRUSTCO BANK CORP NY
                    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
                                 (Dollars in Thousands)


INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
NINE MONTHS ENDED September 30,                                                1997                               1996     
                                                                            --------                           --------
Cash flows from operating activities:
                                                                                                           
Net income...............................................                    23,929                             21,065
                                                                            --------                           --------
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
 by operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization..........................                     2,529                              2,269
  Provision for loan losses................................                   3,740                              4,907
  Loss on sale of securities available for sale..................               973                              7,546
  Gain on sale of securities available for sale..................              (164)                            (3,204)
  Increase in taxes receivable...........................                    (1,714)                            (6,393)
  Increase in interest receivable...........................                   (745)                              (271)
  Decrease in interest payable...........................                       (23)                               (51)
  Decrease in other assets...................................                 3,852                                787
  Increase in accrued expenses...........................                     6,140                              3,836
                                                                            --------                           --------
    Total adjustments                                                        14,588                              9,426
                                                                            --------                           --------
Net cash provided by operating activities................                    38,517                             30,491
                                                                            --------                           --------
Cash flows from investing activities:

  Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale..........            106,908                            365,606
  Purchase of securities available for sale...................             (291,691)                          (396,924)
  Proceeds from maturities and calls
   of securities avail for sale.............................                149,470                             91,022
  Net increase in loans..................................                   (48,654)                            (8,210)
  Proceeds from sales of real estate owned...............                     3,003                              3,806
  Capital expenditures...................................                    (1,995)                              (882)
                                                                            --------                           --------
    Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities................     (82,959)                            54,418
                                                                            --------                           --------
Cash flows from financing activities:

  Net increase in deposits...............................                    46,102                              1,080
  Increase in short-term borrowing........................                   17,536                             68,307
  Proceeds from issuance of common stock.................                       786                                930
  Proceeds from sale of treasury stock...................                     2,081                                ---
  Purchase of treasury stock.............................                    (4,213)                              (156)
  Dividends paid.........................................                   (16,822)                           (14,574)
                                                                            --------                           --------
    Net cash provided by financing activities................                45,470                             55,587
                                                                            --------                           --------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents................                     1,028                            140,496

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period............                355,779                            289,889
                                                                            --------                           --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period..............$                   356,807                            430,385
                                                                            ========                           ========

See accompanying notes to consolidated interim financial statements.       (Continued)


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                                   TRUSTCO BANK CORP NY
                Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Continued (Unaudited)
                                  (Dollars in Thousands)


SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
NINE MONTHS ENDED September 30,                                                    1997                               1996      
                                                                                 --------                           --------

                                                                                                                   
  Interest paid..........................................                          64,322                             61,503
  Income taxes paid......................................                          15,919                             18,914
  Transfer of loans to real estate owned.................                           9,097                              7,203
  Increase in dividends payable..........................                               2                                 24
  Change in unrealized (gain)/loss on securities
   available for sale-gross..............................                         (12,111)                            16,499
  Change in deferred tax effect on unrealized gain/(loss)
   on securities available for sale......................                           4,908                             (6,811)











See accompanying notes to consolidated interim financial statements.


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  TrustCo Bank Corp NY
  Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
  (Unaudited)

  1.    Financial Statement Presentation
  In the opinion of the  management of TrustCo Bank Corp NY (the  Company),  the
  accompanying  unaudited  Consolidated Interim Financial Statements contain all
  adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position as of September
  30, 1997, the results of operations for the three months and nine months ended
  September  30,  1997 and 1996,  and the cash flows for the nine  months  ended
  September 30, 1997 and 1996. The accompanying  Consolidated  Interim Financial
  Statements  should  be read in  conjunction  with  the  TrustCo  Bank  Corp NY
  year-end Consolidated Financial Statements, including notes thereto, which are
  included in TrustCo Bank Corp NY's 1996 Annual Report to  Shareholders on Form
  10-K.

  2.    Recent Accounting Pronouncements
  In February  1997,  the  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board (FASB) issued
  Statement of Financial  Accounting  Standards  No. 128,  "Earnings  per Share"
  (Statement  128),  which  establishes  standards for computing and  presenting
  earnings  per  share  (EPS).  This  statement  simplifies  the  standards  for
  computing  EPS and  supersedes  Accounting  Principals  Board  Opinion No. 15,
  "Earnings per Share" and related  interpretations.  Statement 128 replaces the
  presentation  of  primary  EPS with the  presentation  of basic  EPS.  It also
  requires dual  presentation of basic and diluted EPS on the face of the income
  statement  for all entities  with complex  capital  structures  and requires a
  reconciliation  of the numerator and  denominator of the basic EPS computation
  to the numerator and denominator of the diluted EPS computation.

  Basic EPS is computed by dividing income  available to common  stockholders by
  the  weighted-average  number of common  shares  outstanding  for the  period.
  Diluted EPS reflects the potential  dilution that could occur if securities or
  other  contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common
  stock or  resulted  in the  issuance  of common  stock that then shared in the
  earnings of the entity (such as the Company's stock  options).  This Statement
  is effective for financial statements issued for periods ending after December
  15, 1997,  including  interim periods.  Earlier  application is not permitted.
  This Statement  requires  restatement of all  prior-period EPS data presented.
  Management  does  not  anticipate  that the  adoption  of  Statement  128 will
  materially impact EPS.

  In February 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial  Accounting Standards
  No. 129, "Disclosure of Information about Capital Structure"  (Statement 129),
  which   establishes   standards  for  disclosure  about  a  company's  capital
  structure.  In accordance  with Statement  129,  companies will be required to
  provide in the financial  statements a complete  description of all aspects of
  their capital structure, including call and put

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  features,  redemption  requirements  and conversion  options.  The disclosures
  required by Statement  129 are for  financial  statements  for periods  ending
  after  December  15,  1997.  Management  anticipates  providing  the  required
  information in the 1997 annual consolidated financial statements.

  In June 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial  Accounting Standards No.
  130,  "Reporting  Comprehensive  Income" ( Statement 130) , which  establishes
  standards  for reporting and display of  comprehensive  income.  Statement 130
  states that comprehensive income includes the reported net income of a company
  adjusted  for items  that are  currently  accounted  for as direct  entries to
  equity,  such as the mark to market  adjustment  on  securities  available for
  sale, foreign currency items and minimum pension liability  adjustments.  This
  statement is effective  for fiscal years  beginning  after  December 15, 1997.
  Management  anticipates  developing the required  information for inclusion in
  the 1998 consolidated financial statements.

  In June 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial  Accounting Standards No.
  131,  "Disclosures  about Segments of an Enterprise  and Related  Information"
  (Statement 131) which establishes  standards for reporting by public companies
  about  operating  segments of their business.  Statement 131 also  establishes
  standards for related  disclosures  about  products and  services,  geographic
  areas and major customers.  This statement is effective for periods  beginning
  after  December  15,  1997.  Management  anticipates  developing  the required
  information   for  inclusion  in  the  1998  annual   consolidated   financial
  statements.



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  INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

  The Board of Directors and Shareholders
  TrustCo Bank Corp NY:

  We have reviewed the consolidated  statement of financial condition of TrustCo
  Bank Corp NY and subsidiaries  (the Company) as of September 30, 1997, and the
  related  consolidated  statements of income for the three month and nine month
  periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, and the consolidated  statements of
  cash flows for the nine month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996. These
  consolidated  financial  statements  are the  responsibility  of the Company's
  management.

  We  conducted  our review in  accordance  with  standards  established  by the
  American  Institute  of  Certified  Public  Accountants.  A review of  interim
  financial  information consists principally of applying analytical  procedures
  to financial data and making  inquiries of persons  responsible  for financial
  and  accounting  matters.  It is  substantially  less in  scope  than an audit
  conducted in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  auditing  standards,  the
  objective of which is the  expression  of an opinion  regarding  the financial
  statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

  Based on our  review,  we are not  aware of any  material  modifications  that
  should be made to the consolidated  financial statements referred to above for
  them to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

  We have previously  audited,  in accordance with generally  accepted  auditing
  standards,  the consolidated  statement of financial condition of TrustCo Bank
  Corp NY and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and the related  consolidated
  statements of income,  changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the
  year then ended (not  presented  herein);  and in our report dated January 24,
  1997,  we expressed an  unqualified  opinion on those  consolidated  financial
  statements.  In our opinion,  the  information  set forth in the  accompanying
  consolidated  statement  of financial  condition  as of December 31, 1996,  is
  fairly presented,  in all material  respects,  in relation to the consolidated
  statement of financial condition from which it has been derived.




  /s/KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
  ------------------------------
  KPMG Peat Marwick LLP

  Albany, New York
  October 10, 1997


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                              TrustCo Bank Corp NY
                      Management's Discussion and Analysis
                               September 30, 1997

  The  review  that  follows  focuses on the  factors  affecting  the  financial
  condition  and results of  operations  of TrustCo Bank Corp NY ("TrustCo" or "
  Company")  during the three month and nine month periods  ended  September 30,
  1997,  with  comparisons  to 1996 as applicable.  Net interest  income and net
  interest  margin are  presented on a fully  taxable  equivalent  basis in this
  discussion.  The consolidated  interim financial statements and related notes,
  as  well  as the  1996  Annual  Report  to  Shareholders,  should  be  read in
  conjunction  with this review.  Amounts in prior period  consolidated  interim
  financial  statements are  reclassified  whenever  necessary to conform to the
  current  period's  presentation.  Per share results have all been adjusted for
  the 15% stock split declared in August 1997.

  Statements  included in this review and in future  filings by TrustCo with the
  Securities and Exchange Commission,  in TrustCo's press releases,  and in oral
  statements made with the approval of an authorized  executive  officer,  which
  are not historical or current facts,  are  "forward-looking  statements"  made
  pursuant to the safe harbor  provisions of the Private  Securities  Litigation
  Reform Act of 1995,  and are subject to certain risks and  uncertainties  that
  could cause actual results to differ  materially from historical  earnings and
  those  presently  anticipated or projected.  TrustCo wishes to caution readers
  not to place undue  reliance  on any such  forward-looking  statements,  which
  speak only as of the date made. The following important factors, among others,
  in some cases have  affected and in the future could affect  TrustCo's  actual
  results,  and could cause  TrustCo's  actual  financial  performance to differ
  materially from that expressed in any  forward-looking  statement:  (1) credit
  risk, (2) interest rate risk, (3)  competition,  (4) changes in the regulatory
  environment,  and (5) changes in general  business  and economic  trends.  The
  foregoing  list  should  not be  construed  as  exhaustive,  and  the  Company
  disclaims  any  obligation   subsequently  to  revise  any  forward-   looking
  statements  to  reflect  events  or  circumstances  after  the  date  of  such
  statements,  or to reflect the  occurrence  of  anticipated  or  unanticipated
  events.

  Following this discussion is the table  "Distribution  of Assets,  Liabilities
  and  Shareholders'  Equity:  Interest Rates and Interest  Differential"  which
  gives a detailed  breakdown of TrustCo's  average  interest earning assets and
  interest  bearing  liabilities  for the three  months  and nine  months  ended
  September 30, 1997 and 1996.

  Overview
  TrustCo recorded net income of $8.5 million,  or $0.35 per share for the three
  month  period  ended  September  30,  1997,  as compared to net income of $7.5
  million and per share  earnings of $0.31 for the same time period in 1996. For
  the nine months ended September 30, 1997, TrustCo recorded net income of $23.9
  million or $0.98 per share  compared  to $21.1  million and $0.87 per share in
  the comparable period in 1996.



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  TrustCo Bank Corp NY
  Management's Discussion and Analysis -- continued
  September 30, 1997


  The primary  factors  accounting  for the year to date  increase in net income
are:
         _
        |_| A 3% increase in average earning assets to $2.19 billion,
        |_| A 9% increase in the average balance of noninterest  bearing sources
         _  of  funds,
        |_| Reduction  in the  provision  for loan losses by $1.2 million, and
        |_| An  increase  in  noninterest  income of $1.6  million
            (excluding net losses on securities transactions).

  These positive factors affecting net income were offset by the following:
         _
        |_| A 4 basis point decrease in the net interest margin to 4.04%,
        |_| A $2.5  million  increase in  noninterest  expenses and
        |_| A $1.5 million increase in income tax expense.

  Asset/Liability Management
  TrustCo strives to generate  superior earnings  capabilities  through a mix of
  core deposits  funding a prudent mix of earning  assets.  This is, in its most
  fundamental  form, the essence of  asset/liability  management.  Additionally,
  TrustCo attempts to maintain  adequate  liquidity and reduce, to an acceptable
  level,  the  sensitivity  of net interest  income to changes in interest rates
  while enhancing profitability both on a short-term and long-term basis.

  Earning Assets
  The average  balance of earning  assets  increased  by $65.1  million to $2.23
  billion  during the third quarter of 1997 compared to 1996.  The average yield
  on  earning  assets was 7.97% in 1997 and 7.80% in 1996.  For the nine  months
  ended September 30, 1997,  earning assets  increased by $57.3 million to $2.19
  billion.  Included in the tables "  Distribution  of Assets,  Liabilities  and
  Shareholders' Equity:  Interest Rates and Interest Differential" is a detailed
  breakdown of TrustCo's average earning assets and interest bearing liabilities
  for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996.

  Loans
  Total loans  increased  from $1.22  billion  for the third  quarter of 1996 to
  $1.27  billion  for 1997,  which is a increase of $43.8  million.  The average
  yield on the  loan  portfolio  was  8.74%  in 1996  and  8.71% in 1997.  Total
  interest income increased to $27.6 million for the third quarter 1997 as 
  compared to $26.7 million for the same period in 1996.

  For the nine months ended  September 30, 1997, the average balance in the loan
  portfolio was $1.25 billion,  an increase of $25.2 million over the balance of
  $1.23 billion for the comparable period in 1996. The average yield on the loan
  portfolio  decreased by 6 basis  points to 8.71% in 1997  compared to 8.77% in
  1996.  Total interest income increased to $81.7 million for the nine months of
  1997 as compared to $80.6 million for the same period in 1996.


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  TrustCo Bank Corp NY
  Management's Discussion and Analysis -- continued
  September 30, 1997


  Virtually  all of the increase  during the third quarter and year to date 1997
  was concentrated in the residential mortgage loan portfolio.  For the quarter,
  the average  balance of  residential  mortgage loans was $860.1 million during
  1997 versus $786.5 million in 1996. The average yield on the residential  loan
  portfolio  was 8.24% in 1997 down 4 basis  points  from the  average  yield of
  8.28% in 1996.  The  increase in the  average  balance  outstanding  more than
  offset the  reduction  in the yield  thereby  producing  an  increase  of $1.4
  million in interest income on the residential  loan portfolio to $17.7 million
  in 1997.  Similar changes were noted in the year to date September 30 balances
  with total  residential loans increasing by $54.1 million to $833.1 million in
  1997.  The  average  yield for the nine month  periods  were 8.25% in 1997 and
  8.31% in 1996. As with the third quarter,  the increase in the average balance
  of residential loans outstanding more than offset the decrease in the average
  yield, thereby producing an increase in interest income of $3.0 million.

  TrustCo  aggressively  markets the  residential  mortgage loan product and has
  distinguished  itself  as a market  leader  for this  product.  The  marketing
  focuses on the low closing cost, quick decision making and the company's local
  presence in helping to  distinguish  TrustCo from other  residential  mortgage
  loan originators.

  Commercial  loans  decreased by $18.9  million  during the quarter from $219.6
  million for the third  quarter of 1996 to $200.7  million  for the  comparable
  period in 1997. The average yield on the commercial  loan portfolio  increased
  during  the  quarter by 11 basis  points  from 9.42% in 1996 to 9.53% in 1997.
  Total interest  income  decreased by  approximately  $400  thousand.  The same
  trends noted for the quarter were also noted for the year to date balance.

  Home equity credit lines decreased $8.9 million during the quarter from $185.3
  million in 1996 to $176.3  million in 1997.  The average  yield  increased  25
  basis points to 9.42% in 1997 from 9.17% in 1996.  The decrease in the average
  balance of outstanding  loans was almost  completely offset by the increase in
  the average yields,  thereby  producing $4.2 million in interest income on the
  home equity loan  portfolio in 1997.  The same trends noted during the quarter
  were also noted for the nine month periods.

  TrustCo is a retail oriented institution, and as such, stresses the importance
  of consumer oriented products such as residential  mortgage loans, home equity
  loans,  and home equity  lines of credit.  Each of these areas is an important
  contributor  to  profitability  at  TrustCo,  and is the  focus  of  continued
  marketing and product development.  The third quarter and year to date results
  reflect this focus and also  highlight  the  competitive  environment  TrustCo
  operates  in with  respect to new loan  originations.  TrustCo  competes  with
  numerous national,  regional and locally based financial  institutions for new
  loan and deposit business.  Recently,  other financial  institutions have made
  changes to their  loan  underwriting  standards  in an effort to  maintain  or
  increase loan  originations.  TrustCo has decided not to pursue this strategy,
  but instead to focus on its strengths which are: local decision  making,  loan
  pricing, speed of

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  TrustCo Bank Corp NY
  Management's Discussion and Analysis -- continued
  September 30, 1997


  closing and low closing costs.  This focus has been immensely successful,
  especially in the residential loan market.

  Securities Available for Sale
  The average balance of securities  available for sale during the third quarter
  was $653.0  million for 1997 and $500.9 in 1996.  The yield on this  portfolio
  was 2 basis points less in 1997 at 7.66%  compared to 7.68% in 1996.  Interest
  income on securities  available for sale was $12.5 million in 1997 compared to
  $9.6 million in 1996. During the third quarter the average balance of mortgage
  backed  securities  increased  by  $139.4  million  and  municipal  securities
  increased by $25.3 million.

  For the nine month period the average balance of securities available for sale
  increased  from $586.7  million in 1996 to $626.7 million in 1997. The average
  yield increased 11 basis points to 7.69% in 1997 from 7.58% in 1996.  Interest
  income on securities  available for sale increased to $36.1 million from $33.3
  million in 1996.  Similar trends  occurred during the nine month period as was
  noted previously for the third quarter.

  Federal Funds Sold
  During the third quarter the average  balance of federal funds sold  decreased
  to $308.6  million from $439.4  million in 1996.  The average yield during the
  quarter was 5.61% in 1997 and 5.34% in 1996. The increased  yield reflects the
  changes  made  during  1996  and  1997 in the  target  federal  funds  rate as
  established by the Federal Reserve Bank. Interest income on federal funds sold
  was $4.4 million in 1997 and $5.9 million in 1996.

  For the nine month  period,  the average  balance of federal  funds sold was $
  313.9  million for 1997 as compared  to $321.8  million for 1996.  The average
  yield was 5.51% in 1997 and 5.36% in 1996.

  TrustCo  maintains a  significant  amount of  liquidity in the form of federal
  funds sold. Management made that decision in light of interest rates available
  in the market place for alternative loan and securities products.  When deemed
  appropriate by management,  the excess federal funds sold will be used to fund
  loan growth, securities or deposit activities.

  Funding Opportunities
  TrustCo  utilizes  various  funding  sources to  support  its  earning  assets
  portfolio.  The vast majority of the Company's  funding comes from traditional
  deposit vehicles such as savings,  interest bearing checking, and time deposit
  accounts. Also, TrustCo has a Short-Term Investment Account which is available
  exclusively to customers of the Trust Department.


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  TrustCo Bank Corp NY
  Management's Discussion and Analysis -- continued
  September 30, 1997


  During the third quarter the average balance of deposit accounts  increased to
  $2.0  billion  in 1997  compared  to $1.9  billion  in 1996,  an  increase  of
  approximately 3%. The yield on interest bearing deposit accounts  increased to
  4.36%  for 1997  compared  to 4.22% in 1996.  This in turn had the  effect  of
  increasing interest expense on deposit accounts to $ 20.6 million in 1997 from
  $19.4  million in 1996.  Within  the  category  of  interest  bearing  deposit
  accounts, certificates of deposits increased by 8.8% to $918.3 million for the
  third  quarter  of 1997.  During the third  quarter  demand  deposit  balances
  increased to $123.6 million, an increase of 6% over the third quarter of 1996.

  The average balance of the Short-Term  investment  account increased  slightly
  during the third quarter of 1997 to $118.1 million.  The yield on this account
  increased to 4.80% from 4.75% in 1996.

  For the nine months of 1997 the average balance of deposit accounts  increased
  to $1.97 billion,  an increase of $34.7 million, as compared to the comparable
  period in 1996.  Interest  bearing  deposits  increased to $1.85  billion from
  $1.83 billion in 1996.  The yield on interest  bearing  deposits  increased to
  4.34% in 1997 as  compared  to 4.25% in 1996.  Demand  deposits  increased  to
  $118.4 million during 1997 compared to $110.2 million in 1996.

  The average balance of the Short-Term  investment  account increased to $115.9
  million for the nine month period ended  September  30, 1997 compared to $92.9
  million for the comparable period in 1996. The yield on this account increased
  to 4.75%, up 10 basis points over the 4.65% yield in 1996.

  Growth in deposit balances resulted from successful  marketing and advertising
  campaigns  undertaken  in 1997.  In addition,  new branches  opened since 1995
  continue to attract new customer accounts. TrustCo is successful in attracting
  depositors as a result of the yields on deposit accounts,  the high quality of
  customer  service and the  convenience  of 51 full service  branch  locations.
  TrustCo attracts customers most interested in traditional banking products and
  a branch delivery mechanism.

  Net Interest Income
  Taxable  equivalent  net interest  income  increased to $22.4  million for the
  third quarter 1997 compared to $21.5 million in 1996. The net interest  spread
  during the third quarter was 3.58% in 1997 compared to 3.55% in 1996,  and the
  net interest margin increased from 3.98% in 1996 to 4.05% in 1997.

  For the nine month period, taxable equivalent net interest income increased to
  $66.5 million in 1997 compared to $65.4 million in 1996.  Net interest  spread
  decreased  6 basis  points  to 3.60% in 1997  compared  to 3.66% in 1996.  Net
  interest  margin  decreased  slightly to 4.04% in 1997 from 4.08% for the nine
  months of 1996.


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  TrustCo Bank Corp NY
  Management's Discussion and Analysis -- continued
  September 30, 1997


  Nonperforming Assets
  Nonperforming  assets include  nonperforming  loans which are those loans in a
  nonaccrual  status,  loans that have been  restructured  and loans past due 90
  days or more and  still  accruing  interest.  Also  included  in the  total of
  nonperforming   assets  are  foreclosed  real  estate   properties  which  are
  categorized as real estate owned.

  Impaired  loans are defined as those  commercial  and  commercial  real estate
  loans on a nonaccrual  status,  and loans  restructured since January 1, 1995,
  when   newly   effective    accounting   standards   required   changing   the
  identification,  measurement and reporting of impaired loans,  and loans whose
  terms have been modified in a troubled debt restructuring.  The following will
  describe the nonperforming assets of TrustCo as of September 30, 1997.

  Nonperforming Loans: Total nonperforming loans were $10.5 million at September
  30, 1997 down approximately $800 thousand from September 30, 1996.  Nonaccrual
  loans were $6.0 million at September 30, 1997 compared to $8.4 million for the
  same time period in 1996.  Loans past due 90 days and still accruing  interest
  were  $960  thousand  at  September  30,  1997  and  $730  thousand  in  1996.
  Restructured  loans were $3.5 million at  September  30, 1997 and $2.2 million
  for the same time period in 1996.

  Total  commercial and commercial real estate impaired loans were $140 thousand
  at September 30, 1997, and together with the newly  restructured  retail loans
  of $4.0 million, represent the Company's impaired loans at September 30, 1997.
  The  average  balance of impaired  loans  during  1997 was $6.6  million.  The
  Company  recognized  approximately  $300 thousand of interest  income on these
  impaired loans through September 30, 1997.

  Real estate  owned:  Total real estate  owned  increased  to $10.1  million at
  September  30, 1997 from $6.6  million at  September  30,  1996.  The increase
  between  September  30,  1996  and  1997  is  due to  the  acquisition  of two
  commercial real estate  properties during 1997 and the increase in residential
  real estate  properties by $720  thousand.  The increase in  residential  real
  estate  foreclosures  is an indication of the economic stress that the Upstate
  New York area is suffering as a result of corporate downsizing,  relocating of
  state employees and the overall lack of growth in the area.

  Allowance  for loan losses:  The balance of the  allowance  for loan losses is
  maintained at a level that is, in management's judgment, representative of the
  amount  of risk  inherent  in the loan  portfolio,  given  past,  present  and
  expected future conditions.

  At September 30, 1997 the allowance for loan losses was $52.7  million,  which
  was an increase of $1.8 million from the balance at  September  30, 1996.  The
  allowance  represents 4.12% of the loan portfolio at September 30, 1997 , down
  slightly from 4.16% in 1996.


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  TrustCo Bank Corp NY
  Management's Discussion and Analysis -- continued
  September 30, 1997


  Liquidity and Interest Rate Sensitivity
  TrustCo seeks to obtain  favorable  sources of funding and to maintain prudent
  levels  of  liquid  assets  in  order to  satisfy  varied  liquidity  demands.
  TrustCo's earnings  performance and strong capital position enable the Company
  to raise funds easily in the marketplace and to secure new sources of funding.
  The Company actively manages its liquidity  through target ratios  established
  under its liquidity  policies.  Continual  monitoring of both  historical  and
  prospective  ratios allows TrustCo to employ strategies  necessary to maintain
  adequate  liquidity.  Management has also defined  various  degrees of adverse
  liquidity   situations  which  could  potentially   occur,  and  has  prepared
  appropriate contingency plans should such a situation arise.

  Noninterest Income
  Total  noninterest  income  for the  third  quarter  of 1997 was $4.3  million
  compared to $2.4 million for the same time period in 1996. Without the effects
  of securities  transactions  the third quarter  noninterest  income would have
  been $4.3 million in 1997  compared to $3.7  million in 1996.  The increase in
  noninterest  income is a result of  increases in Trust  department  income and
  service fees to customers.

  For the nine  months of 1997,  total  noninterest  income  was  $11.7  million
  compared  to  $6.6  million  in  1996.   Without  the  effects  of  securities
  transactions  the year to date 1997  noninterest  income would have been $12.5
  million compared to $10.9 million in 1996. As with the third quarter balances,
  the  increase  for the nine  months of 1997 over 1996 is due to  increases  in
  Trust Department income and service fees to customers.

  Noninterest Expense
  Total noninterest  expense for the third quarter was $11.1 million in 1997 and
  $10.3 million in 1996. The increase in noninterest expense is due to increased
  cost for  salaries and benefits of $340  thousand,  occupancy  expense of $560
  thousand,  offset by a reduction in  professional  fees of $380 thousand.  The
  increased salary expense and occupancy expense is the result of the new branch
  locations opened in 1996 and 1997.

  For the nine  months of 1997,  total  noninterest  expense  was $33.9  million
  compared to $31.4 million in 1996. As with the third quarter results, the nine
  months of 1997 saw additional  expenses in the areas of salaries and benefits,
  occupancy and equipment expense as a result of new branch facilities.

  Income Taxes
  In the third quarter of 1997 and 1996,  TrustCo  recognized income tax expense
  of $5.0 million and $4.6 million  respectively.  This resulted in an effective
  tax rate of 37.1% in 1997 and 37.9% in 1996. For the nine months of 1997 total
  tax expense was $14.2 million compared to $12.7 million in 1996.

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  TrustCo Bank Corp NY
  Management's Discussion and Analysis -- continued
  September 30, 1997


  Capital Resources
  Consistent  with  its  long-term  goal of  operating  a sound  and  profitable
  financial organization, TrustCo strives to maintain strong capital ratios. New
  issues of equity securities have not been required since traditionally most of
  its capital  requirements  are met through the capital retained in the Company
  (after the dividends on the common stock).

  Total  shareholders'  equity at  September  30,  1997 was $175.4  million,  an
  increase  of $17.7  million  from the  September  30,  1996  balance of $157.7
  million. The change in shareholders' equity between 1996 and 1997 reflects the
  net income  retained by TrustCo,  and $9.8  million of  additional  unrealized
  gains on the securities available for sale portfolio.  Excluding the effect of
  this  market  value  adjustment  on  securities   available  for  sale,  total
  shareholders'  equity would have been $162.9 million at September  30,1997 and
  $155.0 million at September 30, 1996.

  TrustCo declared  dividends of $0.72 per share during the first nine months of
  1997,  compared to $0.62 in 1996. These resulted in a dividend payout ratio of
  70.3% in 1997 and 69.3% in 1996.  The Company  achieved the following  capital
  ratios as of September 30, 1997 and 1996:

                                     September 30,           Minimum Regulatory
                                  1997        1996                Guidelines
                                  ----        ----                ----------
  Tier 1 risk adjusted
           capital                13.52%     12.96%                     4%

  Total risk adjusted
           capital                14.81%     14.25%                     8%


  In addition,  at  September  30, 1997 and 1996,  consolidated  equity to asset
  ratio  (excluding  the mark to market  adjustment on securities  available for
  sale) was 6.99% and 6.91%, respectively.




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                                                                       TrustCo Bank Corp NY
                                                                Management's Discussion and Analysis
                                                                     STATISTICAL DISCLOSURE
 
                                                 I. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY;
                                                                          INTEREST RATES AND INTEREST DIFFERENTIAL

                                          The following table summarizes the component distribution of average balance
                                       sheet, related interest income and expense and the average annualized yields on
                                       interest-earning assets and annualized rates on interest-bearing libilities of the
                                       Registrant and the Bank (adjusted for tax equivalency) for each of the reported periods.
                                       Nonaccrual loans are included in loans for this analysis.  The average balances of sec-
                                       urities available for sale is calculated using amortized costs for these securities.
                                       Included in the balance of shareholders' equity is unrealized appreciation, net of tax,
                                       in the available for sale portfolio of $9.9 million in 1997 and $1.8 million in 1996.
                                       The subtotals contained in the following table are the arithmetic totals of the items
                                       contained in that category.


                                                 Third Quarter                   Third Quarter
                                                      1997                            1996
                                              ------------------------     -------------------------   ---------------------------
                                           Average             Average     Average            Average  Change in Variance Variance
(dollars in thousands)                     Balance  Interest    Rate       Balance  Interest    Rate   Interest   Balance   Rate
                                                                                                       Income/     Change  Change
               Assets                                                                                  Expense
                                                                                                 
Commercial loans..................... $    200,658     4,791    9.53%   $  219,552  $  5,176    9.42%    (385)     (777)      392
Residential mortgage loans............     860,082    17,708    8.24%      786,472    16,275    8.28%   1,433     1,985      (552)
Home equity lines of credit ..........     176,315     4,185    9.42%      185,251     4,272    9.17%     (87)     (637)      550
Installment loans.....................      29,324       940   12.72%       31,316     1,020   12.95%     (80)      (62)      (18)
                                          --------    ------             ---------    ------             -----    -----     -----
Loans, net of unearned income.........   1,266,379    27,624    8.71%    1,222,591    26,743    8.74%     881       509       372

Securities available for sale:
 U.S. Treasuries and agencies.........     344,801     6,705    7.78%      350,188     6,874    7.85%    (169)     (105)      (64)
 Mortgage-backed securities...........     168,422     3,141    7.46%       29,007       595    8.21%   2,546     2,925      (379)
 States and political subdivisions....     107,313     2,178    8.12%       81,980     1,632    7.96%     546       514        32
 Other ...............................      32,443       477    5.87%       39,767       522    5.24%     (45)     (329)      284
                                          --------    ------             ---------    ------             -----    -----     -----
   Total securities available for sale     652,979    12,501    7.66%      500,942     9,623    7.68%   2,878     3,005      (127)

Federal funds sold....................     308,609     4,360    5.61%      439,380     5,898    5.34%  (1,538)   (3,314)    1,776
                                          --------    ------             ---------    ------            ------    -----     -----
  Total Interest earning assets.......   2,227,967    44,485    7.97%    2,162,913    42,264    7.80%   2,221       200     2,021
Allowance for loan losses.............     (53,201)   ------               (51,140)   ------            ------    -----     -----
Cash and non-interest earning assets..     148,777                         133,476
                                          --------                       ---------
  Total assets........................   2,323,543                      $2,245,249
                                          ========                       =========
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Deposits:
   Interest-bearing checking..........$    234,323       910    1.54%      234,845       908    1.54%       2         2        --
   Money market accounts..............      58,574       433    2.93%       71,118       523    2.92%     (90)      (99)        9
 Savings..............................     662,540     5,734    3.43%      677,234     5,845    3.43%    (111)     (111)       --
 CD's over $100 thousand..............     103,427     1,531    5.87%       84,773     1,216    5.71%     315       278        37
 Other time deposits..................     814,891    11,997    5.84%      759,171    10,887    5.71%   1,110       839       271
                                          --------    ------              --------    ------            -----     -----     -----
  Total time deposits.................   1,873,755    20,605    4.36%    1,827,141    19,379    4.22%   1,226       909       317
Short-term borrowings.................     118,125     1,429    4.80%      117,769     1,406    4.75%      23         5        18
                                          --------    ------              --------    ------            -----     -----     -----
  Total interest-bearing liabilities..   1,991,880    22,034    4.39%    1,944,910    20,785    4.25%   1,249       914       335
Demand deposits.......................     123,585    ------               116,275    ------            -----     -----     -----
Other liabilities.....................      38,237                          30,791
Shareholders' equity..................     169,841                         153,273
                                          --------                        --------
  Total liab. & shareholders' equity..$  2,323,543                      $2,245,249
                                          ========                        ========
Net interest income...................                22,451                          21,479              972      (714)    1,686
                                                      ------                          ------            -----     -----     -----
Net interest spread...................                          3.58%                           3.55%
 
Net interest margin (net interest
 income to total interest earning
   assets)............................                          4.05%                           3.98%

Tax equivalent adjustment                                839                             674
                                                      ------                          ------
   Net interest income per book.......                21,612                        $ 20,805
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                                           TrustCo Bank Corp NY
                                      Management's Discussion and Analysis
                                        STATISTICAL DISCLOSURE
 
                      I. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY;
                         INTEREST RATES AND INTEREST DIFFERENTIAL

               The following table summarizes the component distribution of average balance
            sheet, related interest income and expense and the average annualized yields on
            interest-earning assets and annualized rates on interest-bearing libilities of the
            Registrant and the Bank (adjusted for tax equivalency) for each of the reported periods.
            Nonaccrual loans are included in loans for this analysis.  The average balances of sec-
            urities available for sale is calculated using amortized costs for these securities.
            Included in the balance of shareholders' equity is unrealized appreciation, net of tax,
            in the available for sale portfolio of $6.5 million in 1997 and $5.2 million in 1996.
            The subtotals contained in the following table are the arithmetic totals of the items
            contained in that category.


                                                 Nine Months                   Nine Months
                                                    1997                           1996
                                      ------------------------------    --------------------------                             
                                        Average              Average    Average             Average   Change in  Variance Variance
(dollars in thousands)                  Balance   Interest    Rate      Balance    Interest   Rate     Interest   Balance    Rate
                                                                                                      Income/    Change    Change
               Assets                                                                                 Expense
                                                                                                  
Commercial loans.....................$  207,863   $ 14,709     9.44%   $  226,399  $15,900     9.37%    (1,191)   (1,390)     199
Residential mortgage loans...........   833,117     51,554     8.25%      779,004   48,563     8.31%     2,991     3,567     (576)
Home equity lines of credit .........   179,979     12,551     9.32%      188,478   13,014     9.22%      (463)     (664)     201
Installment loans....................    29,921      2,890    12.90%       31,834    3,150    13.22%      (260)     (186)     (74)
                                      ---------    -------              ---------  -------               -----     -----    -----
Loans, net of unearned income........ 1,250,880     81,704     8.71%    1,225,715   80,627     8.77%     1,077     1,327     (250)

Securities available for sale:
 U.S. Treasuries and agencies........   372,161     21,771     7.80%      418,007   24,153     7.70%    (2,382)   (2,858)     476
 Mortgage-backed securities..........   121,856      6,919     7.57%       53,227    3,029     7.59%     3,890     3,901      (11)
 States and political subdivisions...    99,111      6,021     8.10%       74,698    4,383     7.82%     1,638     1,479      159
 Other ..............................    33,543      1,416     5.63%       40,719    1,765     5.78%      (349)     (304)     (45)
                                      ---------    -------              ---------  -------               -----     -----    -----
  Total securities available for sale   626,671     36,127     7.69%      586,651   33,330     7.58%     2,797     2,218      579

Federal funds sold...................   313,850     12,937     5.51%      321,781   12,911     5.36%        26      (435)     461
                                      ---------    -------              ---------  -------               -----     -----    -----
  Total Interest earning assets...... 2,191,401    130,768     7.96%    2,134,147  126,868     7.93%     3,900     3,110      790
Allowance for loan losses............  (52,940)    -------                (50,956) -------               -----     -----    -----
Cash and non-interest earning assets.   150,638                           131,098
                                      ---------                         ---------
  Total assets.......................$2,289,099                        $2,214,289
                                      =========                         =========
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Deposits:
   Interest-bearing checking.........$  234,058      2,694     1.54%   $  234,160  $ 2,701     1.54%        (7)       (7)     ---
   Money market accounts.............    59,768      1,310     2.93%       70,354    1,535     2.91%      (225)     (238)      13
 Savings.............................   661,217     16,985     3.43%      668,662   17,278     3.45%      (293)     (202)     (91)
 CD's over $100 thousand.............    98,524      4,268     5.79%       86,755    3,711     5.71%       557       506       51
 Other time deposits.................   800,792     34,923     5.83%      767,916   32,991     5.74%     1,932     1,405      527
                                      ---------    -------              ---------  -------               -----     -----    -----
  Total time deposits................ 1,854,359     60,180     4.34%    1,827,847   58,216     4.25%     1,964     1,464      500
Short-term borrowings................   115,887      4,119     4.75%       92,891    3,236     4.65%       883       813       70
                                      ---------    -------              ---------  -------               -----     -----    -----
  Total interest-bearing liabilities. 1,970,246     64,299     4.36%    1,920,738   61,452     4.27%     2,847     2,277      570
Demand deposits......................   118,413    -------                110,242  -------               -----     -----    -----
Other liabilities....................    35,471                            28,954
Shareholders' equity.................   164,969                           154,355
                                      ---------                         ---------
  Total liab. & shareholders' equity.$2,289,099                        $2,214,289
                                      =========                         =========
Net interest income..................               66,469                          65,416               1,053       833      220
                                                   -------                         -------               -----     -----    -----
Net interest spread..................                          3.60%                           3.66%
 
Net interest margin (net interest
 income to total interest earning
   assets)...........................                          4.04%                           4.08%

Tax equivalent adjustment                            2,364                           1,948
                                                   -------                          ------
   Net interest income per book......             $ 64,105                         $63,468
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                                   SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the  requirements  of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.














                                                    TrustCo Bank Corp NY


  Date: November 10, 1997            By:      /s/Robert A. McCormick
                                     --------------------------------
                                     Robert A. McCormick
                                     President and
                                     Chief Executive Officer


  Date: November 10, 1997            By:      /s/Robert T. Cushing
                                     ---------------------------------
                                     Robert T. Cushing
                                     Vice President and Chief
                                     Financial Officer







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                                 Exhibits Index

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  Reg S-K
  Exhibit No.    Description                                       Page No.
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  10(a)          Amendment No. 1 to Restatement of Trustco             20
                 Bank Executive Officer Incentive Plan dated
                 October 21, 1997













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                               AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
                                 RESTATEMENT OF
                  TRUSTCO BANK EXECUTIVE OFFICER INCENTIVE PLAN


        WHEREAS,  Trustco Bank, National  Association (herein referred to as the
  "Corporation")  maintains the Trustco Bank  Executive  Officer  Incentive Plan
  (herein referred to as the "Plan"); and
        WHEREAS, the Corporation desires to amend the Plan; NOW, THEREFORE,  the
        Plan is hereby amended effective October 21, 1997,
  as follows:
                                       I.
        Section 1.3 of the Plan is deleted in its entirety and the  following is
  substituted in lieu thereof:
            "Section 1.3. "Board of Directors" means the Board of Directors of
          TrustCo Bank Corp NY."
                                       II.
        In  Section  1.5,  Section  1.11  and  Section  1.18,  the phrase  "the
  Corporation" is changed to "TrustCo Bank Corp NY" throughout.
                                      III.
        Section  3.1 of the  Plan is  hereby  deleted  in its entirety  and the
  following is substituted in lieu thereof:
            "Section 3.1. A Participant  will be entitled to an Incentive  Award
        for each Plan Year in which the Return on Equity of TrustCo Bank Corp NY
        equals or exceeds  14%. The  Incentive  Award will be an amount equal to
        his Base Salary multiplied by a bonus percentage based on the

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        Return on Equity of TrustCo  Bank Corp NY as set forth in the  following
        table:

               Return on Equity                            Bonus Percentage
               ----------------                            ----------------
                     14%                                          40%
                     15%                                          50%
                     16%                                          60%
                     17%                                          75%
                     18%                                          90%
                     19%                                         105%
                     20%                                         125%
                 The bonus percentage will be further  increased by 15% for each
                 percentage  point the Return on Equity of TrustCo  Bank Corp NY
                 exceeds 20%."

        IN WITNESS  WHEREOF,  the Corporation has caused this Amendment No. 1 to
  be executed this 21 day of October, 1997.
                       TRUSTCO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION


                                           By:            /s/ John S. Morris
                                           ----------------------------------
                                          

                                                         Chairman
                                           Title: Personnel Advisory Committee


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