N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 22, § 670.11
(a) Transcript of proceedings.
Where an appeal in a criminal matter is prosecuted on the original record or by the appendix method, the appellant shall serve a copy of the transcript of the proceedings upon the respondent together with the brief and appendix, and cause a copy to be filed with the court.
(b) Appeal from sentence.
Where the only issue to be raised on appeal concerns the legality, propriety, or excessiveness of sentence, the appeal may be prosecuted by submitting a concise statement setting forth the reasons urged in support of the reversal or modification of sentence. Such statement shall contain the information required by CPLR 553l and by section 1250.8(b)(3) of this Title and shall contain a statement by counsel for the appellant that no other issues are asserted.