N.Y. Real Property Actions & Proceedings Law § 796-f

§ 796-f. Trial. Where triable issues of fact are raised, they shall be\ntried by the court without a jury at the time when issue is joined;\nprovided, however, that the court, in its discretion, may grant an\nadjournment of such trial at request of either party, if it determines\nthat an adjournment is necessary to enable either of the parties to\nprocure the necessary witnesses, or upon consent of all the parties who\nappear. Such adjournment shall not be for more than five days except by\nconsent of all the parties who appear.\n