N.Y. C.P.L.R. 7507

§ 7507. Award; form; time; delivery. Except as provided in section\n7508, the award shall be in writing, signed and affirmed by the\narbitrator making it within the time fixed by the agreement, or, if the\ntime is not fixed, within such time as the court orders. The parties may\nin writing extend the time either before or after its expiration. A\nparty waives the objection that an award was not made within the time\nrequired unless he notifies the arbitrator in writing of his objection\nprior to the delivery of the award to him. The arbitrator shall deliver\na copy of the award to each party in the manner provided in the\nagreement, or, if no provision is so made, personally or by registered\nor certified mail, return receipt requested.\n