The following excerpt is from People v. Todd, 134 Misc.2d 988, 513 N.Y.S.2d 941 (N.Y. Cty. Ct. 1987):
Generally, statements made to private individuals, or an unauthorized search or seizure by such persons, does not render that evidence inadmissible at a subsequent law enforcement proceeding (People v. Rhoades, 107 A.D.2d 769, 484 N.Y.S.2d 135 [1985] ). Also, Miranda obligations apply to evidence gathered by private individuals acting as agents of the government or when government officials participate in the act (People v. Jones, 47 N.Y.2d 528, 419 N.Y.S.2d 447, 393 N.E.2d 443).
Section 204-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York states--
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