New York Consolidated Laws, Judiciary Law - JUD § 516. Commissioner of jurors to summon jurors

The commissioner of jurors shall summon each juror drawn for jury service by serving upon him a summons and specifying the place where and the time when he is required to attend.  The summons may be served by mail, or the commissioner may direct the sheriff to serve the summons personally or by leaving it at the juror's residence or place of business with a person of suitable age and discretion.