N.Y. Uniform Justice Court Act Law § 206

§ 206. Arbitration.\n (a) No matter required to be decided by the court shall be referred to\nany arbitrator, referee, advisory jury, or any other person or entity,\nexcept as provided by the rules pursuant to subdivision (c).\n (b) CPLR article 75, relating to arbitrability and arbitration, shall\nnot be applicable in the court. If it appears to the court that a\ngenuine issue exists as to the arbitrability of the matter for which the\naction has been brought, the court shall stay the action until such\nissue has been resolved by a court of competent jurisdiction.\n (c) The rules may provide systems of arbitration and conciliation of\nclaims within the courts jurisdiction without reference to CPLR article\n75.\n