N.Y. Economic Development Law § 12: Technical assistance to municipalities related to college and university closures

§ 12. Technical assistance to municipalities related to college and

university closures. The department shall provide to any municipality,

upon request, technical assistance in the event of a college or

university closing in such municipality, on topics including but not

limited to:

1. workforce transition and development;

2. attracting new employers and economic opportunities;

3. developing plans for the land and buildings formerly occupied by

such college or university; and

4. recommendations and planning assistance for dealing with creditors

and other entities having a financial interest in such college or

university's assets located in such municipality, provided, however,

that the state shall not become a party to any legal proceedings

pursuant to this section.