N.Y. Legislative Law § 66-a: Prohibited activity by legislative employees

§ 66-a. Prohibited activity by legislative employees. No legislative

employee shall, except within the scope of legislative employment,

directly or indirectly, promote or oppose the passage of bills or

resolutions by either house. Notwithstanding the provisions of this

section, a legislative employee who serves as an elected chief executive

officer or member of a governing body of a municipal corporation or

district corporation shall be authorized to participate while carrying

out the official duties of such office in the discussion, drafting,

preparation, voting and dispatch of a resolution, message or

proclamation addressed to either house. A violation of this section

shall constitute a misdemeanor.