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The Empire State has some truly bizarre and unexpected laws that might leave you scratching your head.

You may be tempted to hang that cute lanyard, fuzzy dice, or air fresheners from your rearview mirror. But you may want to think twice.

Before hoisting yourself into a dumpster to see what sort of things you can nab, you need to know whether or not it's legal to do so in the state of New York.

A major reason the government discourages the destruction or defacing of money is because it requires money to produce more money.

Jello-O shots at bars could be a thing of the past. Jell-O shots are a party favorite. You pour your favorite vodka in some jello mix, let them sit, and there you have it--a classic.

There are many laws that are on the books in New York State that involve operating a motor vehicle. The law about hanging things from your rearview mirror seems odd but you could get a ticket if you violate it.

It's just one little bag of trash and they've got room in their dumpster - tossing in your garbage isn't that big of a deal. Or, is it?

The radar detector was introduced to the United States in the late 1960s but are the devices actually legal to use in New York?

We thought that it might be interesting to take a look back at a few of the things New York has either banned or made illegal in the state in the last five years.

Don't make a mistake that could get you a big fine.

Can you get in trouble for mailing something surrounded in packing peanuts? Are packing peanuts really illegal in New York? We found out!

Feeding wild animals is something that many people do... but did you know it's illegal in New York?