N.Y. Labor Law § 39: Hearings and subpoenas

§ 39. Hearings and subpoenas. The commissioner, the members of the

unemployment insurance appeal board, the deputy commissioner, referees

and any other officer of the department designated by the commissioner,

shall have power:

1. To issue subpoenas for and compel the attendance of witnesses and

the production of books, contracts, papers, documents and other

evidence;

2. To hear testimony and take or cause to be taken depositions of

witnesses residing within or without this state in the manner prescribed

by law for like depositions in civil actions in the supreme court.

Subpoenas and commissions to take testimony shall be issued under the

seal of the department.