N.Y. C.P.L.R. 4313

Rule 4313. Notice. Except where the reference is to a judicial hearing\nofficer or a special referee, upon the entry of an order of reference,\nthe clerk shall send a copy of the order to the referee. Unless the\norder of reference otherwise provides, the referee shall forthwith\nnotify the parties of a time and place for the first hearing to be held\nwithin twenty days after the date of the order or shall forthwith notify\nthe court that he declines to serve.\n