Michael M. Ozimek, CPA Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

May 26, 2023

United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Division of Corporation Finance

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC  20549

Attention:  John Stickel

Dear Mr. Stickel:

Pursuant to the provisions of Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, TrustCo Bank Corp NY hereby respectfully requests that the Securities and Exchange Commission accelerate the effectiveness of the above-referenced Registration Statement (the “Registration Statement”) so that the Registration Statement will be declared effective at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, or as soon as practicable thereafter.

Please contact Timothy W. Gregg of Maynard Nexsen PC, at (205) 254-1212, as soon as practicable following the Registration Statement being declared effective or if you have any questions concerning this matter.

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