N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law § 376

§ 376. Disposition of fees received by registrar. All fees received by\nthe registrar, for the performance of the duties devolving upon him and\nupon the official examiners of title pursuant to this article, shall be\ndisposed of in the same manner as are fees paid to county clerks and\nregisters, except as otherwise provided for in this article. It shall be\nthe duty of the local authorities who provide for county expenses, to\nprovide such accommodations, help, safes, books, papers, and for such\nother expenses as may properly be required by the registrar in the\nconduct of his office.\n