2006 New York Code - Prohibited Activity By Legislative Employees.

 
    § 66-a. Prohibited  activity  by legislative employees. No legislative
  employee shall, except  within  the  scope  of  legislative  employment,
  directly  or  indirectly,  promote  or  oppose  the  passage of bills or
  resolutions by either house.  Notwithstanding  the  provisions  of  this
  section, a legislative employee who serves as an elected chief executive
  officer  or  member  of  a  governing body of a municipal corporation or
  district corporation shall be authorized to participate  while  carrying
  out  the  official  duties  of  such office in the discussion, drafting,
  preparation,  voting  and  dispatch  of   a   resolution,   message   or
  proclamation  addressed  to  either  house.  A violation of this section
  shall constitute a misdemeanor.