UCS Mission Statement
The mission of the Unified Court System (UCS) is to deliver equal justice under the law and to achieve the just, fair and timely resolution of all matters that come before our courts.
In the service of our mission, the UCS is committed to operating with integrity and transparency, and to ensuring that all who enter or serve in our courts are treated with respect, dignity and professionalism. We affirm our responsibility to promote a court system free from any and all forms of bias and discrimination and to promote a judiciary and workforce that reflect the rich diversity of New York State.
Press Releases
~ 2021 ~
October 20: Chief Judge Provides Update on NYS Courts’ COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
October 13: Administrative Judge Appointed in Ninth Judicial District
October 7: New Administrative Judge Named for NYC Family Court
October 1: New Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Named for NYC Courts
September 29: New Video Instructs NY Jurors on Hidden Bias
September 22: New Cayuga County Court Addresses Opioid Crisis
September 21: Statewide Eviction Filing Data Now Online
September 15: Digital Archive Documents Experiences of NYS Judges, Staff Amid the Pandemic
September 08: Chief Judge Announces Judiciary Civil Legal Services Program Grants
August 19: Administrative Judges Named in Queens and Western NY
August 18: New Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Named Outside NYC
August 10: Court System to Expedite Resolution of NYC Gun Cases
August 09: New Administrative Judge Named to NYC Civil Court
July 28: NYS Courts to Implement New Protocols in Response to Rise in COVID Cases
July 07: New Administrative Judge Named in the 8th Judicial District
July 07: NYS Judicial Institute Dean Named
Jun. 17: New Mt. Vernon Court Targets Young Adult Offenders
Jun. 10: New Family Court Facility Opens in New Rochelle
May 21: Statewide Opioid Trial to Begin June 22 in Suffolk County
May 18: Elder Justice Resource Guide Now Available Online
May 07: New Access-to-Justice Initiative Launched in Albany
Apr. 22: New Dutchess County Court Addresses Opioid Crisis
Apr. 05: Commission to Reimagine Future of NY's Courts Issues Two New Reports
Mar. 31: Statement from the Chief Judge on the Passing of Court of Appeals Associate Judge Paul G. Feinman
Mar. 02: Chief Judge DiFiore Delivers 2021 State of Our Judiciary Address
Feb. 26: Mental Health Court Opens in Albany
Feb. 02: Commission to Reimagine Future of NY’s Courts Issues Additional Recommendations
Jan. 27: NYC Civil Court Launches Online Dispute Resolution Pilot Program
Jan. 13: Hon. Deborah Kaplan Named NYS Justice Task Force Co-Chair
Jan. 05: Robert L. Haig Named to NYS Commission on Judicial Nomination
News Articles
About Us
The Office of Public Information works to provide information about the New York State Unified Court System to both internal and external audiences, principally members of the press. The Office is responsible for preparing and distributing press releases and media advisories concerning NYS UCS events, initiatives, judicial appointments and other newsworthy announcements to local and statewide media outlets. Press Office staff also facilitates and oversees court system press conferences as well as other media events. In addition, it maintains the court system's social media accounts.
Office Info
Unified Court System - Public Information
25 Beaver Street
New York, NY 10004
Phone: (212) 428-2500
publicinformation@nycourts.gov
Director of Public Information
Lucian Chalfen - lchalfen@nycourts.gov
Deputy Director of Public Information
Arlene Hackel - AHackel@nycourts.gov