N.Y. Executive Law § 402: Application

§ 402. Application. The rules and procedures for display and use of

the flag set forth in this article shall govern the display of the flag

on all public buildings within the state and shall supersede any

contrary rule or custom of state or local agencies governing display

provided, however, a school district may promulgate its own regulations

to allow the flag to be flown at half-staff to commemorate the death of

a present or former board member, present employee, teacher, student,

clerk or custodian.