N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 217

§ 217. Record of hearings. At any hearing held by the commissioner, or\na person deputized by him to conduct a hearing to determine whether any\nlicense or registration issued pursuant to this chapter or any privilege\nof operating or privilege of operation should be suspended or revoked, a\nmechanical or electronic recording device may be used for the making of\na record of the proceedings.\n