New York Laws
Title 1-A - Special Proceeding for Small Claims Assessment Review
731 - Appointment of Hearing Officers.

(a) is the owner of such property; or
(b) is an officer, director, partner or associate of a law firm or
real estate firm which has a financial interest with the owner of such
property.
3. Where a hearing officer disqualifies himself or herself, such
hearing officer shall notify the chief administrator of the court who
shall reassign the case to another hearing officer.