N.Y. CVP Law § 7506

§ 7506. Hearing. (a) Oath of arbitrator. Before hearing any testimony,\nan arbitrator shall be sworn to hear and decide the controversy\nfaithfully and fairly by an officer authorized to administer an oath.\n (b) Time and place. The arbitrator shall appoint a time and place for\nthe hearing and notify the parties in writing personally or by\nregistered or certified mail not less than eight days before the\nhearing. The arbitrator may adjourn or postpone the hearing. The court,\nupon application of any party, may direct the arbitrator to proceed\npromptly with the hearing and determination of the controversy.\n (c) Evidence. The parties are entitled to be heard, to present\nevidence and to cross-examine witnesses. Notwithstanding the failure of\na party duly notified to appear, the arbitrator may hear and determine\nthe controversy upon the evidence produced.\n (d) Representation by attorney. A party has the right to be\nrepresented by an attorney and may claim such right at any time as to\nany part of the arbitration or hearings which have not taken place. This\nright may not be waived. If a party is represented by an attorney,\npapers to be served on the party shall be served upon his attorney.\n (e) Determination by majority. The hearing shall be conducted by all\nthe arbitrators, but a majority may determine any question and render an\naward.\n (f) Waiver. Except as provided in subdivision (d), a requirement of\nthis section may be waived by written consent of the parties and it is\nwaived if the parties continue with the arbitration without objection.\n