A general partner of a limited partnership shall make contributions to the limited partnership and share in the profits and losses of, and in distributions from, the limited partnership as a general partner. A person who is a general partner also may make contributions and share in profits, losses, and distributions as a limited partner. A person who is both a general partner and a limited partner has the rights and powers, and is subject to the restrictions and liabilities, of a general partner and, except as provided in the partnership agreement, also has the rights and powers, and is subject to the restrictions, of a limited partner to the extent of his participation in the partnership as a limited partner.
New York Legal Code