What is the seat belt law in New York State?

In 2004 after being ticketed for not wearing his seatbelt Allan Cronshaw of the state of New York has challenged the state's seatbelt law on the grounds that the law does not allow for a religious exemption. Allan has laid claim to being a reincarnated Ebionite and "James the brother of Jesus" from the Bible. To date the court system will not set a date to hear the case.