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Lapse in Federal Appropriations October 17, 2025 The Court will remain open and continue all excepted activities pursuant to the Anti-Deficiency Act, 31 U.S.C. § 1341-1342 and the Guide to Judiciary Policy when Judiciary funding lapses at midnight, October 17, 2025.
Notice to Vendors and Contractors:
As a result of the current lapse in appropriations/government shutdown, beginning Monday, October 20, 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (District Court) will be unable to make invoice payments until such time as funding is restored. The District Court anticipates that vendor services will continue uninterrupted throughout the duration of the shutdown and will resume payment for goods and services received immediately upon the passage of budget legislation or a continuing resolution is enacted by Congress. Please review the District Court’s Pre-Lapse in Appropriations Notice to Contractors for further information.
As a result of the current lapse in appropriations/government shutdown, beginning Monday, October 20, 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (District Court) will be unable to make invoice payments until such time as funding is restored. The District Court anticipates that vendor services will continue uninterrupted throughout the duration of the shutdown and will resume payment for goods and services received immediately upon the passage of budget legislation or a continuing resolution is enacted by Congress. Please review the District Court’s Pre-Lapse in Appropriations Notice to Contractors for further information.
Reduced Clerk's Office Hours: Due to the government shutdown, the public service hours of the Clerk's Office are reduced as follows:
Brooklyn
Monday through Friday, 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Central Islip
9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Brooklyn
Monday through Friday, 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Central Islip
9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Effective September 23, 2025 Filing Sealed Documents in Criminal Matters. Superseding Order Regarding a Change in the Procedures for Filing Documents Under Seal.
Scam Alerts: Fake Notices of Electronic Filing, Fraudulent Website/Advance-Fee Scams and Scammers are Impersonating the U.S. Courts
The Direct Assignment Program, which originally commenced on September 25, 2023, has been extended until March 25, 2027.
October 27, 2025 - Press Release - Eric K. Schillinger to Serve as Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of New York. For the notice, please click here.
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