N.Y. Eminent Domain Procedure Law § 501: Jurisdiction

§ 501. Jurisdiction. (A) The court of claims shall have exclusive

jurisdiction to hear and determine all claims arising from the

acquisition of real property by or in the name of the people of the

state of New York, or when jurisdiction is specifically conferred upon

it by statute.

(B) In all claims arising from the acquisition of real property other

than as provided in subdivision (A) of this section, the supreme court,

held in the judicial district where the real property or any portion

thereof is situated, shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear and

determine all claims arising from the acquisition of real property and

shall hear such claims without a jury or without referral to a referee

or commissioners.