is petty larceny a felony in new york

In the state of New York, petit larceny is not a felony.  (Penal Law 155.25).  Before submitting any information on a college application, be sure to read the question carefully.  For example, if they only request disclosures of convictions (misdemeanor or felony), you would not have to admit to a petit larceny arrest that was resolved by a disposition of a violation, not a crime, or if you received an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law 170.55. 

It is referred to in the statute as petit larceny. Penal Law Section 155.25. It is  not a felony but an A misdemeanor.