N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 6-206: § 6-206 Railroads from Long Island to East River to have unobstructed right-of-way.

a. Any railroad running from any part of Long Island to the East River shall have unobstructed right to run to the East River with their locomotives and cars, but shall furnish suitable guards or signals at the street crossings, for the proper protection of the public.

b. Any person who shall violate any provision of this section, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than twentyfive dollars, or imprisonment for thirty days, or both.