N.Y. C.P.L.R. 4403

Rule 4403. Motion for new trial or to confirm or reject or grant\nother relief after reference to report or verdict of advisory jury. Upon\nthe motion of any party or on his own initiative, the judge required to\ndecide the issue may confirm or reject, in whole or in part, the verdict\nof an advisory jury or the report of a referee to report; may make new\nfindings with or without taking additional testimony; and may order a\nnew trial or hearing. The motion shall be made within fifteen days after\nthe verdict or the filing of the report and prior to further trial in\nthe action. Where no issues remain to be tried the court shall render\ndecision directing judgment in the action.\n