N.Y. Arts and Cultural Affairs Law Section 61.09
Use of school house by news media

The trustees or board of education of any school district may permit, subject to terms and conditions satisfactory to such trustees or board, the admission of persons and equipment of any news medium to school grounds, school houses, school buildings and other locations for the dissemination of information by print, broadcast, recording or other means, of athletic events, concerts, lectures and similar activities taking place thereat of interest to the general public; provided that nothing herein contained shall prevent the broadcasting or televising of any such events or activities with or without commercial sponsorship.

Source: Section 61.09 — Use of school house by news media, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/ACA/61.­09 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jan. 24, 2026).

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