It's interesting to see what different states do for bike regulations. So I took a closer look at your's. This links to fuller set of regulations dealing with bicycles and cyclist.
https://www.dot.ny.gov/display/progr...fety_laws/laws
Interesting right off the bat that a bicycle in the State of New York is apparently not considered a vehicle. That's one difference I don't think I like at all. Being considered a vehicle is what gives me more rights to ride my bike where I desire and follow a standards set of rules with less if's and's or but's that both motor vehicles drivers and I will be aware of. How likely is it that a motor vehicle driver will know the differences a cyclist is supposed to follow on the road? Dumb motorist's notwithstanding.
§ 159. Vehicle. Every device in, upon, or by which any person or
property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except
devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails
or track
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/VAT/159
Really surprised at that one as New York city seemed to play a big part in the history of bicycle laws being established way back when. This is actually the first time I've looked at any other states laws and found that a bicycle is not a vehicle there. Most other states a bicycle is a vehicle.
Also interesting that young parents can't take their babies with them when they ride. Not that I would if I had one, but some do.
§ 1238. Passengers on bicycles under one year of age prohibited;
passengers and operators under fourteen years of age to wear protective
headgear; operators of class three bicycles with electric assist to wear
protective headgear. 1. No person operating a bicycle shall allow a
person who is under one year of age to ride as a passenger on a bicycle
nor shall such person be carried in a pack fastened to the operator. A
first violation of the provisions of this subdivision shall result in no
fine. A second violation shall result in a civil fine not to exceed
fifty dollars.
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/VAT/1238
I suppose a child less than one can be pulled in a trailer. Though perhaps there might be verbiage elsewhere that might consider trailers as part of the bicycle or other prohibitions.
There is this in the section about Lamps and other equipment on bicycles.
(e) Every bicycle when in use during the period from one-half hour
after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise shall be equipped with
reflective devices or material meeting the standards established by
rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner; provided,
however, that such standards shall not be inconsistent with or otherwise
conflict with the requirements of subdivisions (a) and (d) of this
section.
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/VAT/1236
Probably lots of other interesting stuff too. But I have coffee getting cold!