N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 4612

§ 4612. Residents' organizations. 1. Residents living in a community\nauthorized by this article shall have the right of self-organization,\nthe right to be represented by one or more individuals of their own\nchoosing, and the right to engage in concerted activities for the\npurpose of keeping informed of the operation of the community in which\nthey live.\n 2. The board of directors, a designated representative, or other such\ngoverning body of a continuing care retirement community shall meet at\nleast four times a year with residents' representatives and shall hold a\ngeneral meeting of all residents once a year for the purpose of\ndiscussing subjects including, but not limited to, the financial\nposition of the community, the quality of social and health services at\nthe community, and any proposed changes in policies, programs or\nservices.\n