N.Y. CNT Law § 722-A
Definition of crime
§ 722-a. Definition of crime. For the purposes of this article, the
term "crime" shall mean a felony, misdemeanor, or the breach of any law
of this state or of any law, local law or ordinance of a political
subdivision of this state, other than one that defines a "traffic
infraction," for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment is
authorized upon conviction thereof.