N.Y. Executive Law Section 16
His power

  • in respect to convictions for treason
  • duty of the legislature, in such cases

He may also suspend the execution of the sentence, upon a conviction for treason, until the case can be reported to the legislature, at its next meeting, when the legislature must either pardon or commute the sentence, direct the execution thereof, or grant a further reprieve.

Source: Section 16 — His power; in respect to convictions for treason; duty of the legislature, in such cases, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/EXC/16 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Oct. 26, 2024).

Accessed:
Oct. 26, 2024

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

§ 16’s source at nysenate​.gov

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