New York Consolidated Laws, Vehicle and Traffic Law - VAT § 1229-a. Pedestrians, animals, and non-motorized vehicles prohibited on state expressway highways or state interstate route highways including the entrances thereto and exits therefrom

No person, unless otherwise directed by a police officer shall:  (a) As a pedestrian, occupy any space within the limits of a state expressway highway or state interstate route highway, including the entrances thereto and exits therefrom, except:  in a rest area, parking area, or scenic overlook;  in the performance of public works or official duties;  as a result of an emergency caused by an accident or breakdown of a motor vehicle or to obtain assistance;  where a sidewalk, footpath or pedestrian crossing of such a highway is provided;  (b) Occupy any space of a state expressway highway or state interstate route highway, including the entrances thereto and exits therefrom, with:  an animal-drawn vehicle;  herded animals, a pushcart;  a bicycle;  except in the performance of public works or official duties, or on paths or parts of such highway provided for such uses.