N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 7013.6 – Authorized commingling.

(a) Nothing contained in this Part shall prevent the chief administrative officer from commingling inmates in different classification categories in the same area for purposes including, but not limited to:
1. (1) special housing, admissions/orientation housing, and medical/mental health observation, provided minors and adults are separately grouped to prevent access between such classification categories;
2. (2) meals served in dining areas located outside facility housing areas;
3. (3) visitation;
4. (4) exercise held in areas located outside facility housing areas;
5. (5) educational/vocational programs;
6. (6) work programs;
7. (7) divine worship; or
8. (8) any other organized facility program or activity.
(b) Males and females shall not be commingled in areas designated as special housing, admissions/orientation housing, or medical/mental health observation.