N.Y. Election Law § 5-206: Watchers

§ 5-206. Watchers. 1. Each political party or independent body duly

nominating or entitled to nominate candidates for offices to be filled

at the election may, by a writing signed by the duly authorized chairman

or secretary of the county, city, town or village committee of such

political party or independent body, and delivered to and filed with one

of the inspectors of election, appoint not more than two watchers to

attend any meeting or meetings of the inspectors for an election

district held for the registration of voters thereof.

2. Each watcher must be a qualified voter of the city or county in

which he is to serve. Such watchers may be present at such place of

registration from at least fifteen minutes before the commencement of

such meeting until after the completion of the duties of the board of

inspectors for that day of registration. Any watcher may examine any

challenge list furnished by the board of elections.