N.Y. LIE Law § 80

§ 80. Liens on vessels. A debt which is not a lien by the maritime\nlaw, and which amounts to fifty dollars or upwards, on a sea-going or\nocean-bound vessel, or fifteen dollars or upwards on any other vessel\nshall be a lien upon such vessel, her tackle, apparel and furniture, and\nshall be preferred to all other liens thereon, except mariners' wages,\nif such debt is contracted by the master, owner, charterer, builder or\nconsignee of such ship or vessel, or by the agent of either of them,\nwithin this state, for either of the following purposes:\n 1. For work done or material or other articles furnished in this state\nfor or towards the building, repairing, fitting, furnishing or equipping\nof such vessel.\n 2. For such provisions and stores, furnished within this state, as are\nfit and proper for the use of such vessel, at the time when they were\nfurnished.\n 3. For wharfing and the expense of keeping such vessel in port, and\nfor the expense of employing persons to watch her.\n 4. For loading or unloading such vessel, or for the advances made to\nprocure necessaries therefor, or for the insurance thereof.\n 5. For towing or piloting such vessel, or for the insurance or premium\nof insurance of or on such vessel or her freight; but no lien exists for\na debt contracted for any purpose specified in this subdivision, unless\nit amounts to the sum of twenty-five dollars or more.\n