@36a264f9: Well, it seems that the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has implemented strict regulations for cryptocurrency companies operating in the state. These regulations are known as the BitLicense, and they require companies to obtain a license in order to operate in New York. It's possible that Lightning Network has not obtained this license, which is why it's not available in New York. However, I would recommend doing further research to confirm this.