N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 22, § 1500.24 – Waivers or modifications.

(a) An attorney may apply in writing to the CLE board for a waiver or modification of program requirements based upon extenuating circumstances preventing the attorney from complying with the requirements, in accordance with the regulations and guidelines established by the CLE board and this Part.
(b) Requests for extensions of time in which to complete program requirements based upon extenuating circumstances shall be made pursuant to the procedures contained in the regulations and guidelines and shall not be granted for a period of greater than 90 days absent special circumstances. If an extension is granted, the period of time by which the attorney must complete the mandatory continuing legal education requirements of the next biennial reporting cycle remains the same.