N.Y. Election Law § 17-218: Attorneys' fees

§ 17-218. Attorneys' fees. In any action to enforce any provision of

this title, the court shall allow the prevailing plaintiff party, other

than the state or political subdivision thereof, a reasonable attorneys'

fee, litigation expenses including, but not limited to, expert witness

fees and expenses as part of the costs. A plaintiff will be deemed to

have prevailed when, as a result of litigation, the defendant party

yields much or all of the relief sought in the suit. Prevailing

defendant parties shall not recover any costs, unless the court finds

the action to be frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation.