N.Y. Eminent Domain Procedure Law § 201: Public hearings

§ 201. Public hearings. Except as provided herein, prior to

acquisition, the condemnor, in order to inform the public and to review

the public use to be served by a proposed public project and the impact

on the environment and residents of the locality where such project will

be constructed, shall conduct a public hearing in accordance with the

provisions of this article at a location reasonably proximate to the

property which may be acquired for such project.