Section 403. Summons; method and place of service

Service of summons shall
  be made in the manner prescribed in supreme  court  practice,  including
  the  optional method of service by mail authorized by CPLR 312-a, but it
  shall be made only within the city of New York unless service beyond the
  city be authorized by this act or by such other provision of law,  other
  than the CPLR, as expressly applies to courts of limited jurisdiction or
  to all courts of the state.