N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules § 509: Venue in county designated

§ 509. Venue in county designated. Notwithstanding any provision of

this article except for rule 515, the place of trial of an action shall

be in the county designated by the plaintiff, unless the place of trial

is changed to another county by order upon motion, or by consent as

provided in subdivision (b) of rule 511 of this article.