N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 9-1501

§ 9-1501. Removal of trees.\n No person shall cut, pull or dig up for the purpose of removal, injure\nor destroy or cause to be so removed, injured or destroyed, any tree on\nthe lands of another without consent of the owner. Any peace officer,\nacting pursuant to his or her special duties, or police officer may\nenforce the provisions of this section.\n