N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 Law § 71
Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law the industrial commissioner is hereby authorized, during the defense emergency and subject to the provisions of this article, to grant dispensations to employers engaged in defense work from requirements imposed by or pursuant to law which prevent or interfere with maximum possible production in defense work and to permit operation or employment in such defense work (a) on a seven day basis; (b) on a multiple shift basis; (c) under waiver of section two hundred one-a of the labor law; or (d) under waiver of such other provisions of law as may regulate or restrict operation, hours, equipment, places or conditions of employment, persons that may be employed, or types of work in which certain persons may engage.
N.Y. Defense Emergency Act 1951 Law § 71