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Jeff, they are removable from the threaded muzzle but it is the "Threaded Barrel" that is the restriction which is why the NY Compliant models do not have "Threaded Barrels". https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/4043/springfield+m1a+ld+std+762+%2any%2a+wal --- Details here : (https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/feeds/state_reg/new_york_restrictions.pdf)
while you can remove the compensator you still have a NY non- compliant gun becaues of the threaded barrel see *****Semi-automatic rifles that can accept a detachable magazine and have ******one or more of the following features: 1. Folding / telescoping stock 2. Pistol grip 3. Thumbhole stock 4. Fore-grip 5. Bayonet lug 6. Flash suppressor 7. Muzzle brake 8. Muzzle compensator *******9. Threaded barrel 10. Grenade launcher 11. Over 10 round capacity https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/feeds/state_reg/new_york_restrictions.pdf