N.Y. RPP Law § 446-F

§ 446-f. Notice of hearing on complaints. The secretary shall, before\ndenying an application for, revoking or suspending a license, or\nimposing any fine or issuing a reprimand to the licensee, and at least\nten days prior to the date set for the hearing, notify in writing the\napplicant, or licensee of any charges made and shall afford said\napplicant or licensee an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel\nin reference thereto. Such written notice may be served by delivery\nthereof personally to the applicant or licensee, or by certified mail to\nthe last known business address of such licensee, or in the case of an\napplicant to the business address indicated on the application for\nlicense. The hearing on such charges shall be at such time and place as\nthe secretary shall prescribe. The secretary, acting by such officer or\nperson as he may designate, shall have the power to suspend a license\npending a hearing and to subpoena and bring before the officer or person\nso designated any person, firm or corporation in this state, and\nadminister an oath to and take testimony of any person or cause his\ndeposition to be taken. A subpoena issued under this section shall be\nregulated by the civil practice law and rules.\n