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New York Jury Duty Laws: $72 Pay, Excuses and Employer Rules
New York jury duty rules: who must serve, the $72 daily fee, postponements and excusals, employer protections, and what happens if you miss a summons.
New York Knife Laws (2026): Switchblade Ban After the Gravity Knife Repeal
New York's 2019 gravity knife repeal did not touch its switchblade ban. See both possession tracks, school rules, and the museum exemption for knives.
New York Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026): Deposits, Notice, and Tenant Rights
New York caps security deposits at 1 month, requires return in 14 days, limits late fees to $50 or 5%, and allows rent stabilization in NYC and ETPA localities.
New York Landlord-Tenant Recording Laws: Rights for Renters and Property Owners
New York landlord-tenant recording laws allow tenants to record interactions under one-party consent. Learn rules for security cameras, landlord surveillance, and tenant rights.
New York Larceny and Theft Laws: Felony Threshold, Penalties (2026)
In New York, larceny is a felony when the property is worth more than $1,000 (Penal Law 155.30). See petit and grand larceny tiers, shoplifting and store demands.
New York Laws on Recording in Public: Rights, Limits, and Privacy Rules
Recording in public is generally legal in New York, and state law and the First Amendment protect filming police. Learn the rules for streets, stores, protests, and privacy limits.
New York Laws on Recording Police: Your Rights and Limits
New York law protects your right to record police officers in public under the First Amendment. Learn the rules for filming police, body camera laws, and how to handle encounters.
New York Lemon Law (2026): How to Qualify & Get a Refund
New York's lemon law covers new vehicles with 4+ failed repairs or 30+ days out of service within 2 years/18,000 miles. Learn the refund formula, used-car law, and free AG arbitration.
New York License Plate Reader Laws (2026)
New York has no enacted license plate reader statute. Pending bills, the NYPD policy, FOIL and the Westchester lawsuit, with what we did not check.
New York Maintenance (Alimony) Laws: The Formula and Duration (2026)
New York calls spousal support "maintenance." A statutory formula under DRL section 236(B) applies to income up to $241,000 (2026 cap). Advisory duration ranges from 15 to 50 percent of the marriage length depending on how long the marriage lasted.
New York Manslaughter Laws: Degrees, Sentences and DWI Deaths (2026)
New York grades manslaughter by degree: manslaughter 1st is a class B violent felony (5 to 25 years), 2nd is class C, and impaired-driving deaths are separate crimes.
New York Marriage and Divorce Records: State, NYC and the 100-Year Rule (2026)
New York holds marriage records from 1881 outside NYC and divorce certificates from 1963 statewide. DRL 235 seals matrimonial court files for 100 years.
New York Marriage License Requirements 2026: Fee, Wait, Officiants
How to get a New York marriage license in 2026: where to apply (including NYC Project Cupid), ID, fees, the 24-hour wait, 60-day validity, age 18 and officiants.
New York Medical Recording Laws: Patient Rights and Healthcare Privacy
New York medical recording laws allow patients to record their own appointments under one-party consent. Learn about HIPAA, provider policies, telehealth recording, and healthcare privacy rules.
New York Medical Records Retention Laws (2026 Guide)
New York medical records retention laws: how long hospitals and doctors keep your records, HIPAA rules, and patient rights.
New York Minimum Wage 2026: $17.00 and $16.00 Rates
New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in NYC, Long Island and Westchester and $16.00 elsewhere in 2026. See tipped, fast food, home care rates and 2027 indexing.
New York Name Change Laws: How to Legally Change Your Name
New York eliminated newspaper publication in 2021. See the current Civil Rights Law process, court sealing, and codified marriage and divorce rules.
New York Noise Laws (2026): Quiet Hours, Car Stereos, Fines
In New York, unreasonable noise can be disorderly conduct, a violation with up to a $250 fine. Car stereos are capped at 70 dB(A) at 25 feet; quiet hours are local.
New York Non-Compete Laws (2026): Are Non-Competes Enforceable?
New York has no general non-compete ban. Courts apply the BDO Seidman reasonableness test, broadcasters are protected, and a 2026 ban bill is still pending.
New York Nursing Home Camera Laws: Three Bills, No Statute Yet
New York has no nursing home camera statute. Three bills are pending, one now on the Assembly floor calendar. See the current law and one-party consent rules.
New York Open Container Law (2026): VTL Section 1227
New York bans open containers and drinking for drivers and passengers under VTL Section 1227. Exemptions, penalty, and a sourcing note explained.
New York Pepper Spray and Stun Gun Laws (2026)
New York caps pepper spray at 0.75 oz under 10 NYCRR 54.3. Penal Law 265.01 bans stun guns, but a 2019 order bars State Police enforcement; NYC bans them too.
New York Phone Call Recording Laws: Consent Rules for Landline, Cell, and VoIP
New York phone call recording laws follow one-party consent under Penal Law 250.05. Learn when you can record calls, cross-state rules, business recording, and VoIP call rules.
New York Police Body Camera Laws: State Police & NYPD
New York has no statewide bodycam mandate for local police, only State Police under Executive Law 234. NYPD sets its own rules and now must release critical footage within 30 days.
New York Police Reports: How to Get a Crash Report, Incident Report, or Bodycam Video
How New York DMV, Thruway, and FOIL crash and incident reports work, why some minor crashes have no report at all, and how bodycam access runs under FOIL.
New York Pornography Laws (2026): Legality and Penalties
New York allows adult pornography and has no adult-site age-verification law, but CSAM, harmful-to-minors, and nonconsensual image sharing remain crimes.
New York Power of Attorney Laws: Durable, Medical, and Financial POA (2026)
New York POA is durable by default under GOB 5-1501A. The 2021 reforms require principal and agent signatures, notarization, and two disinterested witnesses. Medical decisions use a separate Health Care Proxy under Public Health Law 2980-2994.
New York Prenuptial Agreement Laws: Requirements and Limits (2026)
Is a prenup enforceable in New York? DRL 236(B)(3) requires a signed writing acknowledged like a deed. Learn the maintenance limits, child rules and time limits.
New York Probate and Intestate Succession: What Happens Without a Will (2026)
New York probate explained: Surrogate's Court process, who inherits without a will, small estate limits, and New York's estate tax cliff (no inheritance tax).
New York Property Records: How to Find Out Who Owns a Property (2026)
New York property records: how ACRIS works, why Staten Island isn't included, and how to find out who owns a property in New York.
New York Punitive Damages Laws: Standards and Limits (2026)
New York allows punitive damages for exceptional misconduct with no general statutory cap, but not against the State, and insurance generally cannot cover them.
New York Quitclaim Deed: Requirements, Recording and Transfer Tax
New York quitclaim deed rules: RPL 258 forms, acknowledgment, county clerk recording, TP-584 and RP-5217, transfer tax exemptions and TOD deeds.
New York Reckless Driving Laws: Penalties, Points and Speed (2026)
New York reckless driving (VTL 1212) is a misdemeanor: up to 30 days and a $100-$300 fine for a first conviction, more on repeats, and 5 license points.
New York Recording Laws (2026): One-Party Consent Rules
New York is a one-party consent state under Penal Law section 250.05. Learn the consent rule, criminal penalties, hidden-camera law, and the Right to Record Act.
New York Restraining Order Laws (2026): Orders of Protection Explained
How to get a New York Order of Protection in 2026: Family Court, Criminal Court, and Supreme Court tracks, how long orders last, firearm surrender, and violation penalties.
New York Ring Doorbell Laws: What You Need to Know in 2026
Learn about New York Ring doorbell laws, including one-party consent rules, NYC co-op and condo regulations, tenant rights, and felony penalties for violations.
New York Scam and Fraud Laws: Where to Report, Your Right to Sue (2026)
New Yorkers injured by a deceptive business practice can sue under GBL 349 for actual damages or $50. Where to report a scam, elder protections and small claims.
New York School Recording Laws: Student, Parent, and Teacher Rights
New York's one-party consent rule lets students, parents, and teachers record conversations they join, but a 2025 law bans student phone use all school day. Learn the rules.
New York Security Camera Laws: Rules for Homes, Businesses, and Rentals
New York security camera laws permit surveillance in public areas but ban cameras in private spaces under Penal Law 250.45. Learn rules for homes, businesses, rentals, and NYC regulations.
New York Self-Defense Laws: Duty to Retreat & Castle Doctrine (2026)
New York is a duty-to-retreat state. Under Penal Law § 35.15(2)(a), deadly force is barred when safe retreat is possible. Castle doctrine applies in the dwelling only. No stand your ground, no civil immunity.
New York Self-Driving Car Laws: Testing Only Until 2028
New York allows self-driving cars only in DMV-approved tests with a licensed driver aboard, under a law extended to April 1, 2028. NYC permits, Waymo, crashes.
New York Severance Pay Laws (2026): Is Severance Required?
New York does not require severance, but its WARN Act requires 90 days' notice and back pay, and promised separation pay is a wage supplement. 2026 guide.
New York Sexting Laws: Legal Consequences and Penalties
Understand New York's sexting laws: criminal penalties for adults and minors, revenge porn laws, and defenses available under New York law.
New York Slip and Fall Laws: Proving Premises Liability
New York slip and fall law explained: constructive-notice standard, open-and-obvious doctrine, storm-in-progress rule, 90-day NYC notice-of-claim trap, and pure comparative negligence.
New York Small Claims Court: Limits by Court, Fees, How to File
New York small claims limits: $10,000 in NYC, $5,000 in City and District Courts, $3,000 in town and village courts. Fees, who can file, appeals and collection.
New York Small Estate Affidavit: $50,000 Limit, Rules and Form
New York small estates with up to $50,000 in personal property can use voluntary administration: no waiting period, a $1 filing fee and Form SE-3A.
New York Smart Glasses Recording Laws 2026
NY is one-party consent, so smart glasses can record audio of conversations you take part in. Recording others' conversations without any party's consent is a Class E felony (Penal Law § 250.05).
New York Social Security Disability: Rates & Wait Times
Social Security disability in New York: the SSP state supplement ($87/mo extra in 2026), automatic Medicaid on SSI approval, approval odds, and hearing waits.
New York Squatters Rights and Adverse Possession Laws (2026)
New York requires 10 years of continuous, open, and exclusive possession to claim adverse possession under RPAPL § 501. Learn how to remove a squatter in New York and the squatter vs. tenant distinction.
New York Statute of Limitations: Filing Deadlines by Case Type
New York statute of limitations for civil and criminal cases. Filing deadlines for personal injury, contracts, fraud, medical malpractice, and felonies under CPLR and CPL.
New York Surveillance Camera Laws (2026 Guide)
Learn about New York surveillance camera laws covering home security, workplace monitoring, hidden cameras, nanny cams, and penalties under NY Penal Law.
New York Trade Secret Laws: Common Law & DTSA
New York has no trade secret statute. Learn how the Restatement of Torts § 757 six-factor test, CPLR § 214's 3-year limit, and the federal DTSA protect businesses.
New York Unclaimed Property: How to Search & Claim Your Money (2026)
New York holds billions in unclaimed funds and now pays some claims automatically. Here's how to search, file a claim, and use the Fast-Track program.
New York Unemployment Benefits 2026: $869 Max, Eligibility, Filing
New York pays up to $869 a week for 26 weeks. Learn the 2026 earnings test, the waiting week, work search rules, how to file and certify, and how to appeal.
New York Video Recording Laws: Surveillance Rules and Privacy Limits
New York video recording laws permit filming in public but criminalize unlawful surveillance under Penal Law 250.45. Learn when video recording is legal, penalties, and privacy rules.
New York Voyeurism and Hidden Camera Laws: Penalties and Protections
New York voyeurism and hidden camera laws criminalize unlawful surveillance under Penal Law 250.45. Learn about upskirting, revenge imagery, penalties, and proposed voyeurism statutes.
New York Warrant Search: How to Check If You Have a Warrant (2026)
New York's free WebCrims tool only covers some counties, and may not show a case after a missed court date. Learn how to check if you have a warrant in NY.
New York Whistleblower Laws: Protections and How to Report
New York Labor Law Section 740 provides broad whistleblower protections expanded in 2022. Learn about coverage, remedies, the two-year filing deadline, and how to file a claim.
New York Will and Trust Laws: Witnesses, Lifetime Trusts (2026)
A New York will needs two witnesses who sign within one 30-day period. A living trust must be acknowledged or witnessed and is irrevocable unless it says otherwise.
New York Window Tint Laws (2026): Legal VLT Limits
New York requires 70% VLT on all side windows for sedans. Learn the rules, plus or minus 7% tolerance, medical exemption process, and penalties under VTL 375(12-a).