N.Y. Penal Law § 240.45: Criminal nuisance in the second degree

§ 240.45 Criminal nuisance in the second degree.

A person is guilty of criminal nuisance in the second degree when:

1. By conduct either unlawful in itself or unreasonable under all the

circumstances, he knowingly or recklessly creates or maintains a

condition which endangers the safety or health of a considerable number

of persons; or

2. He knowingly conducts or maintains any premises, place or resort

where persons gather for purposes of engaging in unlawful conduct.

Criminal nuisance in the second degree is a class B misdemeanor.