News & Announcements

Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.

Tue, 11/24/2020
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2020 and Friday, November 27, 2020 in observance of Thanksgiving.  The Court's electronic filing system will remain available during...
Wed, 10/21/2020
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York's CM/ECF system will be offline from Friday, October 23, 2020 at 10:00 P.M. to Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 2:00 A.M. for scheduled maintenance.  You must finish any in-...
Tue, 10/06/2020
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invites applications from qualified candidates for a 14-year appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge in the Northern District of New York (Syracuse). If you applied earlier, there's...
Tue, 09/29/2020
Please click here for Public Notice regarding proposed amendments to three local rules.
Mon, 09/21/2020
The issue affecting the U.S. Court's telephone system is now resolved.  Thank you for your patience.
Thu, 09/17/2020
Please be advised that the U.S. Courts are currently experiencing a telephone outage.  We will update the status once the issue is resolved.  Thank you for your patience.
Thu, 09/17/2020
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York's CM/ECF system will be offline on Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 9:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. for scheduled maintenance.  You must finish any in-process filings by 8:59 p.m....
Wed, 09/02/2020
Please click here for Notice from U.S. Trustee extending telephonic or video Section 341 Meetings.
Thu, 08/27/2020
The Local Bankruptcy Rules Standing Committee is accepting applications for membership.  The deadline to apply is November 15, 2020.  See below link for details. Availability of Position on Local Rules Standing Committee
Fri, 08/14/2020
Please click here for 2020 and 2021 Calendar Dates for the Albany Division.  Please refer to Amended Administrative Order 20-06 and our COVID-19 information on the website regarding upcoming hearing dates.

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