Administrative Order 244/21 Issued, Regarding Emergency Rental Assistance Program
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8th Judicial District Issues Revised Mask Policy For All Courts
The 8th JD has issued the below memo regarding its mask policy for those entering the courts. Note that there is a similar policy for Town and Village Justice Courts; however, orange, green, and white cards will not be issued in the Town and Village Justice Courts. Below the memo are links to the posters …
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United States District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to become first woman to serve as Chief Judge of the Western District of New York
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK — On July 14, 2021, the Honorable Elizabeth A. Wolford will become Chief Judge of the Western District of New York. Judge Wolford will be the first woman to serve in this role—and in fact, the first woman to serve in this role in any part of New York State outside the …
Hon. Kevin M. Carter Named Administrative Judge of Western New York’s Eighth Judicial District
NEW YORK – Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks today announced the appointment of Hon. Kevin M. Carter as Administrative Judge of the Eighth Judicial District. The appointment was made with the approval of Chief Judge Janet DiFiore and after consultation with Hon. Gerald J. Whalen, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Fourth Department. Judge …
Governor Cuomo Announces New York Ending COVID-19 State Disaster Emergency on June 24
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York will end the state disaster emergency declared on March 7, 2020 to fight COVID-19. Given New York’s dramatic progress against COVID-19, with the success in vaccination rates, and declining hospitalization and positivity statewide the state of emergency will expire after Thursday, June 24. Federal CDC guidance will remain in effect, which …
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Bar Association of Erie County Issues Ratings for Judicial Candidates
The Bar Association of Erie County has completed its 2021 ratings of judicial candidates for New York State Supreme Court, Erie County Family Court, and Buffalo City Court. Ratings are done annually to assist the public in making informed voting decisions. The 2021 ratings are as follows: New York State Supreme CourtHon. Frank Caruso – …
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Administrative Order 161/21 Issued, Relating to Commercial Eviction Matters
Pursuant to the authority vested in me, and as required by L. 2021, c. 73 (the COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Businesses Act of2021 [“Act”]) as amended by L. 2021, c. 104 (“Amendment”; Exh. 2) I hereby direct that the following restrictions shall apply to the conduct of commercial eviction matters before the New York …
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Administrative Order 160/21 Issued, Relating to Residential Eviction Matters
PW’Suant to the authority vested in me, and as required by L. 2020, c. 381 (the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 [“Act”]) as amended by L. 2021, c. 104 {” Amendment”; Exh. 1 ), I hereby direct that the following restrictions shall apply to the conduct of residential eviction matters before …
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Administrative Order 159/21 Issued, Relating to Foreclosure Matters
Pursuant to the authority vested in me, and as required by L. 2020, c. 381 (the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of2020 [“Residential Act]) and L. 2021, c. 73 (the COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Businesses Act of 2021 [“Commercial Act”]) as amended by L. 2021, c. 104 (“Amendment”; Exh. 1), I hereby …
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Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 144/21, Relating to Mental Hygiene Law
Pursuant to the authority vested in me, I hereby promulgate the following protocols designed to mitigate the adverse effects of the COVID-19 outbreak upon attorneys, parties, other members of the public, and court staff while conducting civil litigation before the courts of the Unified Court System, effective immediately: To the fullest extent possible, Mental Hygiene …
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