N.Y. Surr. Ct. Proc. Act § 601

§ 601. Definition of decree and order; how order enforced\n The determination of the rights of the parties to a special proceeding\nin the court is a decree.\n A direction of the court made or entered in writing and not included\nin a decree is an order.\n A decree or order has the same effect and may be enforced in like\nmanner as a similar judgment, decree or order made by the supreme court\nin an action.\n