Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 23, 2012 Community Bank System, Inc. announced its results of operations for the quarter ending September 30, 2012. The public announcement was made by means of a news release, the text of which is set forth in Exhibit 99 hereto.

The information in this Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99 attached hereto, is being furnished under Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

The following exhibit is filed as a part of this report:
Exhibit No. Description
99 Press Release, dated October 23, 2012