N.Y. Correct. Law § 132

§ 132. Retaking of an escaped incarcerated individual. If an\nincarcerated individual escapes from a correctional facility, he or she\nmay be arrested and returned by the superintendent or by an officer or\nemployee of the department or by any peace officer, acting pursuant to\nhis or her special duties, or police officer without a warrant; or a\nmagistrate may cause such escaped incarcerated individual to be arrested\nand held in custody until he or she can be removed to a correctional\nfacility, as in the case of a commitment. Rewards for the taking of such\nescaped incarcerated individuals may be provided for by the rules of the\ndepartment.\n