There were very harsh punishments for not going to church or not attending holidays. Later people decided that you would have to pay fines and go to jail for some time.
It is illegal to hitchhike on any roadway in the state of New York. However, they laws are generally not enforced in many jurisdictions.
With police.
In colonial 1775 New York, law enforcement was primarily carried out by local constables and watchmen. The constables were appointed by local governments and were responsible for maintaining order, while watchmen patrolled the streets at night to deter crime. Additionally, the colonial assembly and the governor's office played roles in law enforcement by enacting and enforcing laws. The legal system was influenced by British common law, with courts adjudicating disputes and crimes.
Everyone was taxed in colonial new york. :)
What were some contributions of Colonial New York
A celebration in colonial New York was New Years Eve. A fun thing that people did in colonial New York was go to the theater.
Colonial New York was named after the King of England's brother, the Duke of York.
education in colonial new york wasn't that important
The population in New York in colonial times was diverse.
because they did not find the laws enforced
The government of colonial New York resided in a governor and an elected assembly.
The people of colonial New York drink mostly tea and water.