Minneapolis just legalized beekeeping this spring.

here is their ordinance which seems generous. 

http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/2009-meetings/20090424/docs/Honeybees-Ch-74-
Ordn.pdf

My understanding is Marla Spivak had a major influence on the ordinance langauge and was 
a great asset and source of credibility in the city hearings. Maybe you can find a similar 
person who would lend a voice in the NY region.  

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