In the News
Rowan Wilson Is Confirmed as New York’s Chief Judge – Originally Published by The New York Times
April 24, 2023
Judge Wilson, a prominent liberal jurist, will be the first Black judge to lead the New York Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court. Link
Public Notice for Reappointment of Incumbent Magistrate Judge
April 24, 2023
The current term of office of United States Magistrate Judge Michael J. Roemer at the United States District Court, Western District of New York, Buffalo,
Unified Bars Coalition Issues Ratings for Chief Judges Candidates
April 11, 2023
This article was originally featured in the New York Law Journal on April 4, 2023 and written by Brian Lee. Each of the bar groups
8th JD CITY COURTS ACCEPTING CIVIL COMMENCEMENT FILINGS THROUGH EDDS
April 10, 2023
As a result of the success Buffalo City Court has experienced as a pilot court designated for accepting civil commencement documents through the NYS Courts Electronic
C&FS Employee Assistance Program Presents: Burnout Screening & Prevention Event
March 8, 2023
*Additional dates added* Click on the link below and schedule a 30-minute confidential session with a counselor to explore your current burnout level and develop
The Buffalo Club Presents Our Legacy Honored: A Lifelong Journey
March 8, 2023
March 14, 2023 | 6:00PM – 7:30PM In honor of Women’s History Month, please join the Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Committee Chair, Dr. Yvonne Minor-Ragan,
Roadways to the Bench: Who, Me? A Bankruptcy or Magistrate Judge?
March 6, 2023
On April 3, 2023, the federal judiciary will hold its second annual Nationwide Diversity Program, with a particular focus on expanding the pipeline of potential bankruptcy
Erie County Shift to Emergency Operations
November 18, 2022
Due to anticipated inclement weather conditions, the Erie County Courts listed below will be conducting emergency operations virtually on November 21, 2022. Physical access to
Request for Comments Regarding the Proposed Amendments to the Local Rules of the Western District of New York
October 13, 2022
The Local Rules Committee of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York invites comments on the proposed amendments to the
Request for Proposal – Delivery of Training Course for the Public Services Workshops Program
October 6, 2022
To All Interested Parties: The Professional Development Program (PDP), through the fiscal management of The Research Foundation for The State University of New York, is under
Courts Issue Updated Face Mask Policy
September 15, 2022
Effective September 15, 2022, face masks are no longer be required for any persons, regardless of vaccination status, in a Unified Court System facility, with
Courts Release Revised Preliminary Conference Form for Matrimonial Practice
September 7, 2022
HON. MARY L. SLISZ, NYS Supreme Court Justice, Eighth Judicial District, has created a new fillable Preliminary Conference Form for matrimonial matters. Below is the
Courts Issue Administrative Order 199/22, Re New Mandatory Form for Erie County Landlord Tenant Eviction Petitions
August 29, 2022
Please see below for AO 199-22 requiring the use of the Notice of Petition Form for filings of residential eviction matters in any City, Town
