N.Y. Second Class Cities Law § 30: Legislative power

§ 30. Legislative power. The legislative power of the city is vested

in the common council thereof, and it has authority to enact ordinances,

not inconsistent with law, for the government of the city and the

management of its business, for the preservation of good order, peace

and health, for the safety and welfare of its inhabitants and the

protection and security of their property; and its authority, except as

otherwise provided in this chapter, or by law, is legislative only.