N.Y. C.P.L.R. 4110-a

§ 4110-a. Competency of inhabitants as justices or jurors;\nundertakings not required of village. In an action brought by or against\na village it shall not be an objection against the person acting as\njustice or juror in such action that he is a resident of the village or\nsubject to taxation therein. It shall not be necessary for the village\nto give a bond, undertaking or security to appeal or to obtain a\nprovisional remedy, or to take or prevent any other proceeding; or to do\nor perform any act or thing notwithstanding any provision of any other\nlaw to the contrary, but the village shall be liable to the same extent\nas if it had given the bond, undertaking or security otherwise required\nby or in pursuance of law.\n