New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Chapter IV - Resolution of Labor Disputes
Subchapter A - Labor Relations Board
Part 253 - GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO ALL NON-FLFLPA PROCEEDINGS
Witnesses and Subpoenas
Section 253.8 - Witnesses; examinations; record; depositions

Witnesses at all hearings shall be examined orally under oath or affirmation, and a record of the proceeding shall be made and kept by the board. If any witness resides outside the State or through illness or other cause is unable to testify before the board or its member, agent or agents conducting the hearing or investigation, their testimony or deposition may be taken within or without this State, in such form as may be directed. All applications for taking such testimony or deposition must be made by motion.