N.Y. Correction Law § 158: Designation of Place of Confinement

§ 158. Designation of Place of Confinement. The commissioner may

designate as a place of confinement of a prisoner any available,

suitable and appropriate correctional institution or facility whether

maintained by the city, state or federal government and may at any time

transfer a prisoner from one place of confinement to another. Where such

designation or transfer is to either a state or federal correctional

institution or facility, it shall be subject to the prior approval of

the appropriate person or agency having jurisdiction and control over

such facility and upon such terms and conditions as such person or

agency deems appropriate.