Really there is no confusion as NY has definitions on who is required to file
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/file/do_i_need_to_file.htmThen read this which explains which residents are exempt from filing
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/file/pit_definitions.htm#residentBased on what you have stated, it does not appear you would meet either the Group A or Group B exemptions ; hence filing is required
