2006 New York Code - Speedy Trial; In General.

 
  § 30.20  Speedy trial; in general.
    1.  After a criminal action is commenced, the defendant is entitled to
  a speedy trial.
    2.   Insofar as is practicable, the trial of a criminal action must be
  given preference over civil cases; and the trial of  a  criminal  action
  where  the  defendant  has  been committed to the custody of the sheriff
  during the pendency of the criminal action must be given preference over
  other criminal actions.