Start spreading the news. Something major is happening this November. NYSCRA is celebrating 150 years of stenographic excellence.

Officially organized on August 18, 1876, as the New York State Law Stenographers Association, it was founded by eight charter members dedicated to establishing high professional standards.

Join us as we celebrate the New York State Court Reporters Association (NYSCRA) as the first professional society of court reporters in American stenographic history.

Location: Nassau County Bar Association
Dates: November 13–15, 2026

This milestone event will bring together stenographers, captioners, students, and industry leaders for an unforgettable experience honoring our legacy while celebrating the future of our profession. Here’s what to expect:
Friday, Nov. 13: Kick things off with a Cocktail Mix & Mingle. Connect, celebrate, and set the tone for an incredible weekend.

Saturday, Nov. 14: Enjoy a full day of informative and exciting seminars plus on-site testing. Register for the Realtime Certified Reporter (RCR) test and contest to demonstrate your skills and excellence. (The RCR certification is recognized by the federal courts and eligible for salary increases.)

Sunday, Nov. 15: Register for the New York Association Certified Reporter (NYACR) test. Show up confident and ready to get certified!

The new NYSCRA Executive Board will be sworn in this weekend. It will be an inspiring occasion you won’t want to miss. Hotel information, registration details, and testing times are coming soon. For now, SAVE THE DATES, and get ready to be part of something unforgettable. Join us to celebrate where we’ve been and where we’re going. It will be more than an event. It will be a celebration of 150 years of excellence, impact, and stenographic history.

 

Space is limited.  Please register ASAP

The Gallery of Shorthand is pleased to announce its rescheduled 15th Anniversary Celebration date for May 15, 2026!

The Gallery has updated the registration process this time around.  All students will continue to get the student price of $50/ticket, and everyone else has the price of $80/ticket.  Through the new system, you can register multiple people, and add all the extras available, including membership and raffle tickets!

To secure your place, please click the link below 
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/gallery-of-shorthand-celebration

Event Location
The Gallery of Shorthand
Alfonso D’Amato Federal Courthouse
100 Federal Plaza
Central Islip, NY 11722

The Gallery is located approximately 50 miles east of Manhattan.

Travel Information
If driving, please allow additional time, as New York traffic can extend travel time to up to three hours depending on conditions.

If traveling by train, take the LIRR Ronkonkoma Line (Purple) from Penn Station or Grand Central Station to Central Islip. From there, the Gallery is about three miles away, and a taxi or rideshare will be needed. Total travel time by train is typically 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on connections.

There are several hotel options available near the Gallery as well as in Manhattan for those wishing to stay overnight.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and continued support. It would mean so much to celebrate this milestone with you on May 15th.

If you have any questions or would like assistance planning your visit, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Matt Tursi
President | The Gallery of Shorthand
"The Evolution of a Timeless Profession."
[email protected] | (631) 456-3453 | www.galleryofshorthand.com


 NYSCRA President's Message

Welcome to the digital doorstep of the oldest shorthand society in America.  Because of this professional legacy, we feel a special responsibility to ensure that stenographic reporting remains the Gold Standard of capturing the spoken word. 

Under our contemporary banner of NYSCRANow, we provide performance and knowledge tools as well as tangible employment advantages.

Please click HERE to read the Full President's Message