You cannot put on a puppet show in your window.

The Law Explained

This historic ordinance forbids residents from holding puppet shows from their windows or fire escapes, as it was believed such displays would draw massive crowds and cause dangerous street congestion. Turn-of-the-century New York was so starved for free entertainment that a simple marionette could halt traffic for blocks. Keep your ventriloquist routine indoors to avoid the long arm of the law.