N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules § 8605: Applicability

§ 8605. Applicability. (a) Nothing contained in this article shall be

construed to alter or modify the other provisions of this chapter where

applicable to actions other than actions against the state.

(b) Nothing contained in this article shall be deemed to authorize the

institution of a civil action for the sole purpose of obtaining fees

incurred by a party to an administrative proceeding.

(c) Nothing contained in this article shall affect or preclude the

right of any party to recover fees or other expenses authorized by

common law or by any other statute, law or rule.