TrustCo Bank Corp. NY announced that the board of directors selects its non-executive chairman from among the independent members of the board. Upon the recommendation of the board's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, Dennis A. De Gennaro was elected chairman of the board effective January 1, 2016 to serve a term ending upon the earlier of December 31, 2018 or the date the board elects a successor chairman.

The committee assignments, class assignment and term of office as director of Mr. De Gennaro have not changed. Thomas O. Maggs, the chairman for 2015, remains a director and also continues with the same committee assignments, class assignment and term of office. TrustCo Bank Corp.

NY also announced that the company and Robert T. Cushing have agreed to delay his retirement. He will continue in his role of assisting in the transition of his responsibilities to other executives and providing assistance in ongoing projects.