January 28, 2026

District Judge Brindisi visited the 4th grade class at Marcy Elementary school on January 28th. Judge Brindisi talked about his role as a Federal Judge in the Northern District and about the role of the Judicial Branch in interpreting the law.

February 6, 2026

District Judge Brindisi visited the Albany Street School in the Utica School District and participated in the Community Readers Day helping to foster literacy, learning and how reading has influenced his life.

April 9, 2026

On April 9, 2026 District Judge Elizabeth Coombe hosted students from Jamesville Dewitt High School for the Court’s 2026 Law Day program: The Rule of Law. Accompanied by Federal Court Bar Association President, Brian Butler they engaged the students in what the Rule of Law means, what possible consequences could be if the rule of law is not followed and the role of the courts in ensuring the rule of law is applied to all. The students then had the opportunity to observe a naturalization ceremony welcoming 35 new U.S. Citizens in a ceremony presided by District Judge Coombe.

April 16, 2026

On April 16 2026 Magistrate Judge Mitchell Katz hosted students from Morgan Road Middle School for a program which included presentations by Ryan Matt from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and NYS Trooper Kevin Conners with his K9 companion, Toddie. Following lunch, Judge Katz lead the presentation on the Court’s 2026 Law Day program: The Rule of Law. Accompanied by Federal Court Bar Association member and local defense attorney, Christina Cagnina they engaged the students in what the Rule of Law means, what possible consequences could be if the rule of law is not followed and the role of the courts in ensuring the rule of law is applied to all.

May 5, 2026

On May 5, 2026, District Judge Mae A. D’Agostino hosted 12 students from Capital Region BOCES. Judge D’Agostino talked to the students about her path to becoming a Federal District Judge and what the “Rule of Law and the American Dream” mean. The students then participated in an impromptu mock “trial” with students having roles as Judges, Prosecutor, Defense Attorney and Jury. Afterward, the students participated in group discussions with Probation (Kristin Bent, Chelsea Deyo, Mark Levigne and Dan Casullo), Federal Public Defenders office (Emma Reynolds) and the Assistant US Attorney’s office (Joshua Rosenthal).

June 11, 2026

In celebration of the 250 Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence the Northern District of New York Court held a tribute ceremony in our ceremonial courtroom on June 11th.