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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.
The Bankruptcy Noticing Center (BNC) has been experiencing a nationwide service disruption since October 9, 2026, affecting all U.S. Bankruptcy Courts. The outage has interrupted the BNC’s processing and delivery of notices and orders issued by...
Due to a system upgrade, the court’s ECF/PACER system will be inaccessible for query or filing purposes between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30pm on Friday, October 23, 2026.
The Voice Case Information System (VCIS) will be available. We apologize...
The Bankruptcy Noticing Center (BNC) is experiencing a service disruption nationwide, and the delivery of electronic and paper notices has been interrupted. BAE Systems, the contractor that services the BNC, is actively investigating the...
The Department of Justice has announced that there are sufficient funds available for transfer to pay chapter 7 trustee compensation under...
On August 14, 2026, the Judicial Conference Advisory Committees on Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil, Criminal, and Evidence Rules published proposed amendments to their respective rules and forms. The proposed amendments are open for public comment...
The United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York in partnership with the Federal Bar Council are pleased to present Sub V Day.
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Parties that plan to appear in person before Chief Judge Mazer-Marino on July 22, 2026 should note that she will be sitting in the Central Islip Courthouse - Courtroom 960.
Due to a system upgrade, the court’s ECF/PACER system will be inaccessible for query or filing purposes between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026.
The Voice Case Information System (VCIS) will be available.
We...
Beginning August 17, 2026, PACER users who have not updated their password in the last 18 months will be randomly selected to update their password to comply with the updated password standards. Strong passwords are essential in...
Chapter 13 Standing Trustee Michael J. Macco has announced his retirement effective May 31, 2026....
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York announces that the Honorable Heather Z. Cooper, Chief Judge, District of Vermont, has been designated an extension by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to serve as a United...
Please be advised that the Clerk’s office will close early on Friday, May 22,...
Chief Judge Mazer-Marino's hearings for May 19, 2026, shall be conducted on zoomgov.com by videoconference or telephone.
Parties should not attend in person.
All parties should register for the...
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
The Consumer Lawyers' Advisory Committee and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York will host via the Cisco Webex platform, a Brown Bag discussion on Chapter 13 Practice in the Eastern District of New York, on...
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York announces that the Honorable John P. Mastando, III, Southern District of New York, has been designated by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to serve as a United States...
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York announces that the Honorable Jil Mazer-Marino has been appointed as the Chief Judge of the U.S...
Due to a system upgrade, the court’s ECF/PACER system will be inaccessible for query or filing purposes between 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026, and...
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York announces that the Honorable Alan S. Trust, Chief Judge has been recalled to serve as a...
Starting March 2, 2026, all of Judge Elizabeth Stong’s virtual hearings with be held via the Zoom platform.
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
All parties should register for the hearings using eCourt Appearances.
The Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York will be closed at both locations on Monday, February 23, 2026 due to inclement weather.
Remote proceedings will continue and the ECF system will be available. The Clerk’s Office...
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The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York announces that the Honorable Heather Z. Cooper, Chief Judge, District of Vermont, has been designated by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to serve as a United States...