N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 17-140: § 17-140 Officers and judges to act promptly.

It shall be the duty of all prosecuting officers of criminal courts, and judges of the New York city criminal court to act promptly upon all complaints, and in all suits or proceedings for a violation of any health law, and in all proceedings approved or promoted by the department, and to bring the same to a speedy hearing and termination and to render judgment and direct execution therein without delay.