N.Y. Const. art. I, § 3: Freedom of worship; religious liberty

§ 3. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and

worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed

in this state to all humankind; and no person shall be rendered

incompetent to be a witness on account of his or her opinions on matters

of religious belief; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall

not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify

practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of this state.