N.Y. Jud. Law § 849-a

§ 849-a. Definitions. For the purposes of this article:\n 1. "Center" means a community dispute center which provides\nconciliation, mediation, arbitration or other forms and techniques of\ndispute resolution.\n 2. "Mediator" means an impartial person who assists in the resolution\nof a dispute.\n 3. "Grant recipient" means any nonprofit organization that administers\na community dispute resolution center pursuant to this article, and is\norganized for the resolution of disputes or for religious, charitable or\neducational purposes.\n