It's still NY,but is put of the 5 boroughs,but that doesn't mean it's not NY.. I see people walk around with them freely and often,so idk. I guess if your walking around the streets with a 10 foot python u can get your chops busted,lol..but as for knowing the laws in my state,please,I lived here my whole life and well NY is full of crap. I don't thnk my homes getting raided cause I have 2 ball pythons....