N.Y. Penal Law § 120.16: Hazing in the first degree

§ 120.16 Hazing in the first degree.

A person is guilty of hazing in the first degree when, in the course

of another person's initiation into or affiliation with any

organization, he intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct,

including, but not limited to, making physical contact with or requiring

physical activity of such other person, which creates a substantial risk

of physical injury to such other person or a third person and thereby

causes such injury.

Hazing in the first degree is a class A misdemeanor.