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News & Announcements: 2023

Thu, 12/14/2023
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York will be closed on Monday, December 25, 2023 and Monday, January 1, 2024 in observance of the federal holidays.  In addition, the court will be closed on Friday, December 22,...
Thu, 12/14/2023
Please see attached Public Notice for Reappointment of Bankruptcy Judge Sean H. Lane for the Southern District of New York.
Fri, 12/01/2023
Please note that the Wednesday, January 3, 2024, calendar has been removed and WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2024 IS BEING ADDED.  All matters currently scheduled for January 3, 2024 will be adjourned to Wednesday, January 10, 2024.  Chapter 7 matters...
Fri, 10/06/2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invites applications for a Bankruptcy Judge position in the Southern District of New York.
Mon, 09/25/2023
The U.S. Trustee Program is implementing virtual § 341 meetings of creditors in chapter 7, 12, and 13 cases in the Northern District of New York for meetings being held on or after December 1, 2023. All attorneys and staff are invited to join the U....
Fri, 09/08/2023
Planned maintenance on the National Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) Operating System is scheduled for Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 4:55 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.  During this time, PACER users and Next Generation (NextGen) CM/ECF e-...
Thu, 09/07/2023
The Local Rules Standing Committee and the Judges for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York are proposing amendments to the local rules and have requested that the proposed amendments be circulated to the bar for...
Tue, 09/05/2023
On September 5, 2023, the Court will move from telephonic to hybrid hearings in all divisions unless otherwise ordered.  Please see specific instructions for each Judge below. Appearances before Chief Judge Kinsella in all cases and adversary...
Fri, 08/11/2023
Planned maintenance on the National Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) Operating System is scheduled for Sunday, August 13, 2023 from 4:55 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.  During this time, PACER users and Next Generation (NextGen) CM/ECF e-filers...
Thu, 07/27/2023
Planned maintenance on the National Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) Operating System is scheduled for Monday, July 31, 2023 from 8:55 A.M. to 7:30 P.M.  During this time, PACER users and Next Generation (NextGen) CM/ECF e-filers...
Fri, 07/14/2023
Planned maintenance on AT&T Internet Access is scheduled for Sunday, July 16, 2023 from 9:55 A.M. to 12:00 Noon.  During this time, PACER users and Next Generation (NextGen) CM/ECF e-filers may experience intermittent authentication issues when...
Thu, 07/13/2023
CM/ECF filers should be aware of the potential to inadvertently share restricted documents when using third-party services or software to collect or organize case filings. Sharing your PACER account credentials with a third-party service provider or...
Fri, 07/07/2023
Planned maintenance on the National Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) Operating System is scheduled for Sunday, July 9, 2023 from 4:55 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.  During this time, PACER users and Next Generation (NextGen) CM/ECF e-filers may...
Fri, 06/30/2023
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in observance of the federal holiday.  In addition, the court will be closed on Monday, July 3, 2023, pursuant to Administrative Order...
Tue, 06/06/2023
Please see attached Clerk of Court's Notice Re: Reassignment of Utica Division Cases Effective June 1, 2023.
Wed, 05/24/2023
Beginning in August 2023, Utica hearing dates will no longer be organized by counties (Northern Tier and Southern Tier) and instead will be organized by bankruptcy chapters consistent with the setting of hearing dates in the Syracuse and Albany...
Fri, 05/12/2023
Planned maintenance on the National Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) Operating System is scheduled for Sunday, May 14, 2023 from 4:55 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.  During this time, PACER users and Next Generation (NextGen) CM/ECF e-filers may...
Mon, 05/01/2023
Chief Judge Debra Ann Livingston of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has announced that the Court of Appeals has selected Patrick G. Radel to serve as Bankruptcy Judge in the Northern District of New York. See the full press...
Fri, 04/07/2023
Planned maintenance on the National Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) Operating System is scheduled for Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 6:55 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.  During this time, PACER users and Next Generation (NextGen) CM/ECF e-filers...
Tue, 03/14/2023
Due to inclement weather, the Clerk’s Office for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York will be operating virtually today in all three divisions (Albany, Syracuse, and Utica).  Clerk’s Office staff are available during...
Wed, 03/08/2023
NOTICE:  The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York's CM/ECF system will be offline from 5:30 P.M. on Friday, March 10, 2023, through the morning of Monday, March 13, 2023, for implementation of an upgrade.  You must finish any...
Wed, 03/08/2023
On April 3, 2023, the federal judiciary will hold its second annual Nationwide Diversity Program, with a particular focus on expanding the pipeline of potential bankruptcy and magistrate judges, entitled “Roadways to the Bench: Who Me? A Bankruptcy...
Mon, 03/06/2023
By Order signed by Chief U.S. District Judge Sannes pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 154(b) and Administrative Order #27, Honorable Wendy A. Kinsella was appointed Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of New York effective March 6, 2023.
Fri, 02/24/2023
Planned maintenance on the National Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) Operating System is scheduled for Sunday, February 26, 2023 from 6:55 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.  During this time, PACER users and Next Generation (NextGen) CM/ECF e-...
Fri, 01/13/2023
PACER functionality is now fully operational.  CM/ECF e-filers are able to use the Manage My Account Feature, submit filings, complete new registrations, and utilize Pay.gov.
Thu, 01/12/2023
Certain PACER functions are currently unavailable due to technical issues.  CM/ECF e-filers may be unable to use the Manage My Account Feature, submit filings, complete new registrations, and utilize Pay.gov until the issues are resolved.  A notice...
Sun, 01/08/2023
Planned maintenance on the National Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) Operating System is scheduled for Sunday, January 8, 2023 from 4:55 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.  During this time, PACER users and Next Generation (NextGen) CM/ECF e-filers...