N.Y. CNT Law § 650
General duties of sheriff
§ 650. General duties of sheriff. 1. The sheriff shall perform the
duties prescribed by law as an officer of the court and conservator of
the peace within the county. He shall perform such additional and
related duties as may be prescribed by law and directed by the board of
supervisors or the county legislature.
2. Upon written request by the issurer thereof, the sheriff shall
serve all civil process regardless of whether it has been issued by the
court.