Effective on October 14, 2009, all open burning is prohibited in New York with several  exceptions including the following: * Campfires less than 3 Feet in height and 4 feet in length, width or diamter are allowed:  *Small cooking fires are allowed: * Fires cannot be left unattended and must be fully extinquished:  * Only charcoal or clean, dry, untreated or unpainted wood can be burned:  * Ceremonial or celebratory bonfires are allowed.  For more information concerning this new law and to review frequently asked questions please visit the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation website at http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/58519.html