New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 1 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
Chapter VI - Food Control
Subchapter E - Retail Food Stores (Article 19 Agriculture and Markets Law)
Part 271 - Retail Food Store Sanitation Regulations
Subpart 271-6 - Sanitary Facilities and Controls
Section 271-6.18 - Handwashing supplies

A supply of hand-cleansing soap or detergent shall be available at each handwashing facility. A supply of sanitary towels or a hand-drying device providing heated air shall be conveniently located near each handwashing facility. Common towels are prohibited. If disposable towels are used, easily cleanable waste receptacles shall be conveniently located near the handwashing facilities. When sanitary paper towels or disposable towelettes are provided at the bulk food display area, easily cleanable waste receptacle(s) shall be conveniently provided in the display area.