N.Y. Religious Corporations Law § 183: Seats and pews to be free

§ 183. Seats and pews to be free. The seats and pews in every church,

building or edifice, owned or occupied by any corporation organized

under this article, shall be forever free for the occupation and use,

during public worship, of all persons choosing to occupy the same, and

conducting themselves with propriety, and no rent, charge or exaction

shall ever be made or demanded for such occupation or use.