Press Releases
~ 2022 ~
July 27: NYS Courts Seek Applicants for Spanish Interpreters
June 8: Veterans Treatment Court Opens in Dutchess County
June 7: Virtual Juror Orientation and Selection in Manhattan, A First in NY
May 10: New Professional Development Program Targets Non-Judicial Employees, Grades 12-21
May 5: New Working Group to Study NY Courts’ Pandemic-Related Practices, Propose Next Steps
Mar. 29: NY Judicial Commission, Buffalo's PBS Station Launch Online Curriculum Resources on Equal Justice
Mar. 14: Midtown Community Court Launches Mental Health Part
Feb. 28: NY Courts Launch New Online Tool
Feb. 28: New Co-Chair Named to Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission
Feb. 16: Chief Judge DiFiore Delivers 2022 State of Our Judiciary
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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