Press Releases
~ 2021 ~
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
Mission Statement
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