N.Y. Executive Law § 16: His power; in respect to convictions for treason; duty of the legislature, in such cases

§ 16. His power; in respect to convictions for treason; duty of the

legislature, in such cases. He may also suspend the execution of the

sentence, upon a conviction for treason, until the case can be reported

to the legislature, at its next meeting, when the legislature must

either pardon or commute the sentence, direct the execution thereof, or

grant a further reprieve.