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News & Announcements: February, 2026

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.

Fri, 02/27/2026
Chief Judge Alan S. Trust Recalled by the Second Circuit

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...

Fri, 02/27/2026
Judge Stong will switch from Webex to Zoom starting March 2, 2026

Starting March 2, 2026, all of Judge Elizabeth Stong’s virtual hearings with be held via the Zoom platform.

Thu, 02/26/2026
Public Notice: Proposed Amended EDNY Chapter 13 Model Plan

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

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Tue, 02/24/2026
All matters scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026, before Chief Judge Alan S. Trust will be held via Zoom at their original times. All parties should register for the hearings using eCourt Appearances.

All parties should register for the hearings using eCourt Appearances.

Mon, 02/23/2026
All matters scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, before Judge Giugliano will be held via Zoom at their original times. For further details, please contact the Courtroom Deputy.
Mon, 02/23/2026
All matters scheduled on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, before Judge Louis A. Scarcella will be held via Zoom. Please contact las_hearings@nyeb.uscourts.gov for further details.
Sun, 02/22/2026
Courthouse Closures – Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York

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...

Tue, 02/17/2026
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York will conduct a Courtroom Skills Workshop on March 24, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Fri, 02/13/2026
Designation of Bankruptcy Judge Heather Z. Cooper to Temporarily Serve in the Eastern District of New York

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...