Can I record a phone call made to the office of my congressman or senator?
<p>Suppose I'm not too pleased with my Congressman's stance on an issue, and that I plan on calling his or her office.  <strong>Is it legal to record a phone call made to the office of my Congressman (or Senator) in New York State, without telling them?</strong>  Said office may be either their local office <em>or</em> their Washington office.  Does it make a difference if I make the phone call from within the state or district (maybe I'm in New Jersey for the day)?</p>

<p>And while we're at it, <strong>is it legal to publish this audio recording online or send it to journalists?</strong></p>

<p>"One-party consent" law governs recording of conversations in <a href="http://codes.findlaw.com/ny/penal-law/pen-sect-250-00.html" rel="noreferrer">New York</a> state and under <a href="https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2511" rel="noreferrer">federal law</a>. What that means is that a conversation can be recorded, provided one of the parties consent. You can publish any legally-acquired material, or send it to journalists. </p>

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