Challenges generally

N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules Law § 4108, under Trial By a Jury.

N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules Law § 4108

§ 4108. Challenges generally. An objection to the qualifications of a juror must be made by a challenge unless the parties stipulate to excuse him. A challenge of a juror, or a challenge to the panel or array of jurors, shall be tried and determined by the court.