New York is a one-party consent state—you can legally record a conversation if you are part of it.

However, recording someone else’s conversation without consent is Eavesdropping, a Class E Felony under Penal Law §250.05, punishable by up to 4 years in prison.

Always ensure at least one party to the call (you) consents before hitting “record.”

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