New York Laws
Article 27 - Pedestrians' Rights and Duties
1151-A - Pedestrians' Right of Way on Sidewalks.

ยง 1151-a. Pedestrians' right of way on sidewalks. The driver of a
vehicle emerging from or entering an alleyway, building, private road or
driveway shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian approaching on
any sidewalk extending across such alleyway, building entrance, road or
driveway.