USDT in NY

Does anyone know more information about how USDT works in NY. When I try to look it up it just says it's illegal or other links talking about buying it else where or whatever. I'm just looking for more information. Can I still receive it in NY and transfer it to another crypto or just not possible at all to receive it ? Also not looking for advice on a different crypto to use that's better or whatever. My question is specific to USDT. Some people say you can still decide in it NY and just transfer it to a different crypto and I've tried using Coinbase and it doesn't even pop up as an option.