N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 13, § 97.11 – Evidence.

(a) Strict rules of evidence do not apply.
(b) In order to expedite the hearing, the hearing officer may permit all or part of the evidence to be submitted in written form.
(c) The Attorney General shall have the burden of proving the violation by a preponderance of the evidence.
(d) A party has the right to cross examine witnesses.
(e) Objections to evidence may be made and shall be noted in the record.