N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law § 130.40: Summons; service

§ 130.40 Summons; service.

1. A summons may be served by a police officer, or by a complainant

at least eighteen years old or by any other person at least eighteen

years old designated by the court.

2. A summons may be served anywhere in the county of issuance or

anywhere in an adjoining county.