N.Y. Judiciary Law § 421: Proceedings thereon

§ 421. Proceedings thereon. If an objection to the sufficiency of the

impeachment be not sustained by a majority of the members of the court

who heard the argument, the defendant must forthwith answer the articles

of impeachment. If he plead guilty, or refuse to plead, the court must

render judgment of conviction against him. If he deny the matters

charged the court must, at such time as it may appoint, proceed to try

the impeachment, and may adjourn the trial from time to time until

concluded.